RICHMOND, Va. — A former correctional officer has been sentenced to 20 days in jail after pleading guilty to helping an inmate escape after developing an inappropriate relationship.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that Destiny Harris, 23, pleaded guilty Monday to aiding Rashad Williams' escape from Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center last year. Williams and a second prisoner, Jabar Taylor, were the first inmates to break out of the center in 20 years.
According to evidence, the pair overpowered a security employee, cut a hole in a fence and were driven away by a waiting car.
They were captured 12 days later in Michigan. Chesterfield Commonwealth’s Attorney Stacey Davenport says Harris told Williams’ brother where to pick up Williams, but cooperated when questioned.
