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3 Jacksonville Youth Academy Escapees Captured by Police

Jacksonville, Fla — Three teens who overpowered staff at a juvenile detention center in Jacksonville last week, have been caught by police.

Justin Silva, Luther Davis and Derek Browley were found together on Old Kings Road shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday. They had been on the run since escaping from the Jacksonville Youth Academy, which is operated by G4S Youth Services, on June 18.

The president and CEO of G4S Youth Services told WOKV the boys, ranging in age from 15 to 16 years old, ambushed a youth care worker, stole keys to the facility and escaped over a high fence. Police described the attempt as a coordinated plan.

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