Crime & Safety
Deputies Search for Escaped Suspect
Corie Lawrence escaped police custody as he was being transported into the sheriff's office.

A man suspected of kidnapping and home invasion escaped police custody Saturday morning after he allegedly forced his way into a Beatty Lane home and fired a gun, WISTV reports.
He was arrested with two other suspects who are still in custody.
After his escape, Lawrence allegedly entered a home on Crestland Lane and stole clothing and dog bedding, WISTV reports. He was last seen wearing black jeans and a black hoodie.
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