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Inmate found after escaping Dumas Jail

Police say Lorenzo Deon Williams was taken into custody on Jan. 15 around 3:50 p.m.

DUMAS, Ark. — Update: According to the Dumas police chief, Lorenzo Deon Williams was taken into custody on Jan. 15 around 3:50 p.m. He is being held at the Dumas Police Department awaiting first appearance and filing of formal charges.  

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Police say Lorenzo Williams was in the Dumas Jail on a parole violation. His rap sheet includes burglary, aggravated assault, discharging a firearm, criminal mischief, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Lorenzo Williams, is about 5 feet and 4 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. believed to be unarmed but considered dangerous because of his past crimes.

The police chief believes Williams may be trying to get to McGehee, Ark. and eventually Detroit, Michigan.

Credit: Dumas Police Department

The other overnight escapee was Billy Walls. Police say Walls was quickly captured when he wrecked a vehicle right in front of the police department.

If seen, contact Dumas Police Department at 870-382-5511, your local police department or Dial 911.

The investigation is ongoing into how the escape happened.

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