21-y-o Hanover prison escapee back in custody
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July 29, 2024

21-y-o Hanover prison escapee back in custody

HANOVER, Jamaica — The Hanover Police are reporting that they have recaptured the 21-year-old man who escaped custody on Sunday.

The man, Demetri Marks of Blenheim district in the parish, was spotted by police in the Lucea area hours after he escaped.

Marks, who was charged with the offence of malicious destruction of property, has since been returned to lock-up.

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