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DeKalb Jail Escapees Captured in South Florida After Multi-Agency Manhunt

Investigators used recorded jail calls to follow a rideshare route into Broward County, leading to arrests plus new kidnapping charges.

Overview

  • All three fugitives — Stevenson Charles, Yusuf Minor and Naod Yohannes — were arrested in Broward County and are in custody pending return to Georgia.
  • Court filings say the men commandeered a Lyft to Florida, threatened the driver and used her credit card to rent a Miramar Airbnb, resulting in federal kidnapping complaints.
  • U.S. Marshals and partner agencies traced movements using recorded jail phone calls, rideshare tracking and license‑plate readers before making the arrests.
  • Officials describe the breakout as a breach of aging DeKalb County Jail infrastructure; repairs and heightened patrol rounds are underway as the inquiry continues.
  • Investigators say associates helped with pickup after the escape, including a stop at Minor’s girlfriend’s residence, and additional charges are expected as probes into assistance proceed.