Marshals Capture One Fugitive in Yellowstone Area; Two at Large |
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| Monday, 09 August 2010 11:15 |
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U.S. Marshals captured of the two Arizona prison escapees in Meeteetse, Wyoming; the other prison escapee and his alleged accomplice are still at large, as over 100 law-enforcement officers entered Yellowstone National Park this morning in the search. Marshals caught up with Tracy Province (right) in Meeteetse after a tipster pointed them in that direction. The other prison escapee, John Charles McCluskey (left), and his alleged accomplice, 43-year-old Casslyn Mae Welch (center), are believed now to be within the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park, according to Casper law-enforcement officials, who held a press conference this morning to announce the capture. McCluskey, 45, and Province, 42, escaped a private prison in Kingman, Arizona on July 30 and headed out of the state. Welch allegedly threw tools onto the prison yard, allowing them to escape. Province was serving a life sentence for murder and armed robbery, while McCluskey was serving 15 years for attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault and discharge of a firearm. McCluskey is described by the U.S. Marshals Service as being armed and dangerous: The pair have gone on a spree of sorts since breaking out of prison: they are suspected in the murder of an Oklahoma pair traveling in New Mexico as well as allegedly hijacking an 18-wheel truck. Canadian Mounties warned last night that the pair may have a goal of heading into Canada. We've also set up a free Twitter account so you can receive updates on the device of your choice.
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