NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Seven inmates have been charged after escaping their cells and causing disorder inside the Newport News Jail last week, according to Sheriff Gabe Morgan.
The following men are charged with willfully breaking, cutting or causing damage in an attempt to escape—a class 6 felony that’s punishable by up to five years in prison: Jordan Blue, 22, of Newport News; Daniel Bowles, 35, of Hampton; Treon Avery, 25, of Portsmouth; Sayvion Jones, 18, of Newport News; Darius Baskert, 21, of Newport News; Eric Davis, 36, of Newport News; and Antonio Hopes, 36, of Newport News.
WATCH NEWS CONFERENCE: Newport News sheriff explains how inmates got out of their cells
Newport News Sheriff addresses inmates recently escaping cells
During a press conference Wednesday, the sheriff shared that this happened on July 2 during a lockdown, which was implemented when inmates failed to follow rules and regulations…