Two inmates who escaped Mississippi prison on Christmas Day should be considered dangerous, sheriff says

Published 4:13 pm Sunday, December 25, 2022

Two inmates who have escaped a Mississippi prison should be considered dangerous, officials said.

Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones reported on social media that the two inmates escaped from the Raymond Detention Center.

Officials are looking for Traverro McElroy, 36, and Tyler Charles Payne, 31, were missing at this Christmas morning’s headcount.

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McElroy was being held at the detention center on charges of murder and being in possession of a firearm, while Payne was being charged with armed carjacking/taking of a vehicle.

A church van was stolen from Belmont Church on Hwy 18 near the prison and the theft id believed to be connected to the two inmates.

The church van, a 2005 white Chevy, has Mississippi license plate #CB91395.

Anyone with information is asked to call 601-352-1521.

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