CPD: Man who escaped Chesapeake law enforcement Friday night back in custody

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A man who had escaped from the Chesapeake City Jail Friday has since been caught, police said.

According to police in Chesapeake, 18-year-old Justin Kennedy was arrested 6:30 p.m. Friday for felony domestic assault. They said Kennedy was at the Chesapeake City Jail after his arrest when he allegedly ran off during a change of custody between police and jail deputies.

Police said he was taken back into custody Friday night.

10 On Your Side is working to learn if Kennedy is facing any additional charges for the alleged escape…

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