One person charged after attempting to escape holding cell in North Carolina

NORTH CAROLINA — A 27-year-old man is facing additional charges after attempting to escape while in a holding cell at the Guilford County Detention Center, authorities said.

On Aug. 14, Kurtis Asante was arrested by the Greensboro Police Department for misdemeanor second-degree trespassing and placed in a holding cell while awaiting fingerprinting and processing.

Around 9 p.m., Asante left his secured area and walked about 75 feet through the processing area into the pat search room…

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