New Details After Prisoner Escapes In Delco

MEDIA, PA — A prisoner who escaped custody Thursday in Delaware County has been apprehended, according to authorities.

Media Borough said on social media that the prisoner escaped from the custody of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department.

Taqwa Wilson, 22, of Norristown, was taken into custody after fleeing custody Thursday morning, Delaware County Sheriff Jerry Sanders Jr. said at a news conference.

Sanders said Wilson "bolted" from custody at the Delaware County Courthouse in Media at about 8:30 a.m.

But in about two hours' time, he was taken back into custody in the area of the courthouse, Sanders said.

Sanders said an investigation into Wilson's escape is now underway that will see any moments where security measures were overlooked.

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said Wilson will face charges for his escape.

Court records show Wilson was charged in 2023 with fleeing police, receiving stolen property, and more crimes. He was scheduled for a trial Tuesday on these charges, according to court documents.

Sanders said Wilson's apprehension was a joint effort between his office, the FBI, U.S. Marshals, Delaware County Park Police, Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division, Media Police, Upper Providence Police, and more law enforcement partners.