DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The search for three inmates who escaped from DeKalb County Jail has concluded with all three fugitives back in custody, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
The inmates — Stevenson Charles, 24, Yusuf Minor, 31, and Naod Yohannes, 25 — were apprehended following a coordinated effort involving the sheriff’s office, DeKalb police, and the U.S. Marshals Service.
Authorities discovered the escape early Monday morning during a routine security check, which revealed the three were missing. The jail’s entrances and exits were secured, and deputies established a perimeter while the search was underway.
The fugitives were originally in custody for the following charges:
Stevenson Charles: Murder and armed robbery
Yusuf Minor: Two counts of armed robbery and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony
Naod Yohannes: Simple assault, arson, and unlawful acts of violence in a penal institution
An official news conference is scheduled at 11 a.m. at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office headquarters to provide additional details regarding the arrests and the investigation into the escape.
