Two inmates escape from Mississippi detention center

Updated: Jul 5, 2024 / 01:09 PM EDT

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CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Two inmates escaped from the Claiborne County Detention Center early Friday morning.

Authorities said the inmates were identified as 24-year-old Tyrekennel Collins, who was being held for Copiah County, and 18-year-old Dezarrious Johnson, who was being held for Jefferson County.

Collins is accused of killing his cousin in Copiah County in October 2023.

According to the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office, the two inmates escaped around 2:20 a.m. on Friday, July 5. They are considered to be armed and dangerous.

Tyrekennel Collins (Courtesy: Claiborne Co. Sheriff’s Office)
Dezarrious Johnson (Courtesy: Claiborne Co. Sheriff’s Office)

Anyone with information on their whereabouts can contact the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office.