At approximately 3:30pm on Wednesday, August 14th, Joesph Graham, an inmate at the Purgatory Correctional Facility, escaped from custody. His escape was initially detected by Sheriff’s Office personnel at approximately 3:55pm. A law enforcement search for Graham’s whereabouts was quickly organized and initiated. After several hours, and with the assistance of a number of local agencies, Graham was taken back into custody without incident at approximately 9:40pm.
