RAEFORD — Two men, including one from Robeson County, escaped Wednesday from the Hoke County Detention Center before they were recaptured.
The Hoke County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday at approximately 10:37 a.m. that two inmates — Charles Justin Dale Locklear of Robeson County and Johnathan Daniel Oxendine of Hoke County — escaped custody.
Upon discovery of the escape, detention staff immediately notified the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office, and deputies were dispatched to establish a perimeter and begin search operations. The Hoke County Sheriff’s Office coordinated efforts with the Raeford Police Department to saturate key areas and relay updated information to responding units. Surrounding agencies were also contacted for assistance, however, their assistance was not needed as both suspects were apprehended shortly thereafter…