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Escaped Jail Inmate From Cantonment Recaptured Quickly
April 24, 2016
An escaped Escambia County inmate’s freedom was short-lived Saturday.
The inmate, 30-year old Richard Blevins of Cantonment, escaped from a hospital transportation van Saturday afternoon in the vicinity of Davis Highway and Brent Lane in Pensacola before being apprehended by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Blevins was at Sacred Heart Hospital for treatment and escaped while being transported back to the Escambia County Jail after being cleared from the hospital. At about 12:19 p.m., the transporting officer observed Blevins acting erratic and called for assistance. Blevins slipped out of combo restraints and escaped out of the rear of the van by pulling off the grate and kicking out the window.
The corrections officer pursued Blevins a short distance while backup was responding. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office immediately established a perimeter around the area and conducted a search. Blevins was apprehended at about 1:34 p.m. and was transported back to the Escambia County Jail where he is being held without bond.
Blevins was arrested Friday, April 22 on numerous drug charges. He received numerous other charges — escape, obstructing police, resisting an officer and smuggling contraband – in connection with Saturday’s escape.
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10 Responses to “Escaped Jail Inmate From Cantonment Recaptured Quickly”
This guy lived next door to me for just about 2 months. He is a drug addict he stalks his ex he is by far in need of some very serious mental help. He truly is a menice to society!!
@Penny……..You are so right! Stop judging, folks. While we are at it we can do away with judges and juries and there would be no need for prosecutors or defense lawyers. By extension, no law enforcement. See where this idea goes Penny?
It seems like it’s hard for some people to understand if they do the crime, they have to do the time. And I’m a firm believer in prayer but He also said He will help those who help themselves. There are those who think they should only take our help, and take, and take, and take…..
I agree with Penny. We are not here to judge. The guy needs help beyond what we can offer. I’m sure he has had plenty of chances to turn his twisted life around. But, time in prison and away from all that troubles this man will help.
@ Rogers; I’m sure that would change everything. The S.O. Knows nothing about corrections nor do they care about corrections.
@Penny, did you EVER stop to think that maybe he is sad because he’s going BACK to jail and now has bought himself additional charges? I bet he was happy as heck while he was peddling his dope on the street and I dare say, if he was doing it in your neighborhood the cheek wouldn’t turn so easily. This whole idea that he needs to find Jesus or God is great but at some point, it has to be the individuals decision to make as far as how his faith runs. All your prayer in the world won’t help someone who doesn’t WANT to be helped. At least attempt to be realistic about it please?
They need to go back under the sheriffs office bad!
This guy looks very sad!! We don’t need to judge him!! We need to pray for him and his family!! Jesus loves him and can turn his life around!! People need to stop judging and leave it up to God!!
Dude looks REAL unhappy, Mike however, has spelled it out so even Blevins can understand.
Now the question is: Will the judge take this POT off the streets for a l o n g time?
Now Mr. Blevins, you get free food, lodging, healthcare, & a nice green jumpsuit to wear, why would you want run away from that? You don’t ever have worry about being alone, & a nice correctional officer is always around to make sure you are okay. Seems to me you are better off there than running the streets selling drugs.