2 charged with aiding escape of fellow inmate in North Carolina
Investigators with the Craven County Sheriff’s Office have charged two inmates at the Craven County Detention Facility for allegedly helping another inmate escape. The charges are in connection to the escape of John Matthew Nigh from the CCDF on Sunday.
Manhunt for North Carolina inmate who escaped from jail through ventilation system: Sheriff's office
The Craven County Sheriff's Office said John Matthew Nigh was discovered missing from his cell at 4 p.m. Sunday, and that his cellmates helped conceal his escape.
Manhunt underway for man who escaped jail through the vents
CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WKRC) - Authorities launched a statewide manhunt for an inmate who escaped jail through the facility's ventilation housing. According to the Craven County Sheriff's Office, John Matthew Nigh was determined to have escaped his cell at around 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 26.
Search underway for inmate who escaped via ventilation system: North Carolina sheriff
Authorities say the man's cellmates helped him escape and then stuffed a mattress to make it look like he was still sleeping.
Law enforcement search for escaped Craven County inmate
An inmate with the Craven County Detention Center reportedly escaped from his assigned cell on Sunday afternoon. A search showed that the inmate, John Matthew Nigh, was assisted by his two cell mates in escaping.
Statewide manhunt continues for Craven County inmate who escaped through ventilation system
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... From Craven County Sheriff’s Office At 4pm on Sun6, 2025, Detention Officers determined that an inmate was missing from his assigned cell. A search determined that the inmate,
Manhunt underway for 'dangerous' NC inmate who escaped jail through ventilation system
Officials in North Carolina are searching for escaped inmate John Matthew Nigh who has been on the run for a few days.
Attempted murder suspect escapes through jail's ventilation system
An inmate escaped custody over the weekend in North Carolina, apparently fleeing a county jail through the building's ventilation system, authorities said.
Escaped North Carolina inmate has history of trying to flee law enforcement
An inmate who escaped the Craven County Jail in North Carolina over the weekend has a criminal history and previously has tried to flee police, officials say.
North Carolina inmate accused of attempted murder escapes via ventilation system
An inmate escaped from a North Carolina jail through a ventilation system while his cellmates stuffed a mattress to make it seem like he was asleep, the Craven County Sheriff’s Office said Monday.
Jail Inmate Accused of Attempted Murder Escapes Through Ventilation System, Now Considered 'Armed and Dangerous'
John Matthew Nigh, of North Carolina, had already escaped from police custody when officers first arrived at his home
UPDATE: Cellmates charged after deputies say they helped Craven County inmate escape
The Craven County Sheriff’s Office says Justin Axe and Timothy Carawan have been charged with helping John Nigh escape from ...
Craven County jail escapee's cellmates charged with aiding in his escape
The cellmates of John Matthew Nigh, the Craven County Jail escapee, have been charged for aiding in his escape.Justin Matthew ...
Craven County inmate escaped through roof with cellmates' help, authorities say
Authorities said, with the help of his cellmates, John Nigh removed a ceiling grating and escaped through the roof of the ...
U.S. Marshals offering $5,000 reward for information leading to escaped inmate
The U.S. Marshals are now offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man charged with attempted murder who escaped from an Eastern Carolina jail. The Craven County Sheriff’s ...
Craven County jail escape raises questions over delayed public alert
A weekend escape from the Craven County Jail has sparked concerns over the delay in notifying the public. John Matthew Nigh, ...