In a shocking turn of events, nine teenagers have managed to escape from the Abraxas Academy, a juvenile detention center located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania. The escape occurred on Sunday night after a riot broke out at the facility. The Caernarvon Township Police Department issued a statement confirming the incident and stating that law enforcement had regained control of the facility following the escape.

The exact details of the riot and the extent of the damage caused at the facility are still unknown. However, reports from ABC 6 suggest that there were injuries sustained by staff members during the chaos. It is unclear how many juveniles were involved in the riot, but the authorities are actively working to resolve the situation.

 ..... Law enforcement agencies have established a perimeter around the Abraxas Academy and are urging the public to report any sightings of individuals matching the description.

In their efforts to locate the escaped juveniles, police have deployed helicopters, drones, and K9 units to search the surrounding area. ..... In July, around 50 teenagers caused mayhem at the detention center, resulting in the destruction of water pipes, fire alarms, and video surveillance equipment.

 ..... Tyler Ali, a 16-year-old resident at Abraxas Academy, was charged as an adult for his role in the incident. The charges against Ali include aggravated assault, simple assault, riot, disorderly conduct, and related offenses.

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The escape comes just weeks after the capture of convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante, who had escaped from a prison in South Coventry Township after a two-week manhunt. The search for Cavalcante involved law enforcement from local, state, and federal agencies and spanned all of Chester County.

In light of the recent escape, authorities are urging residents in the vicinity of Abraxas Academy to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to 911 immediately. The Twin Valley School District, located approximately six miles from the facility, has yet to decide whether to open schools on Monday, prioritizing the safety of its staff and students.

It is clear that the escape of these nine juveniles poses a significant threat to the community. With law enforcement agencies working diligently to apprehend them, residents are urged to stay informed and cooperate with any instructions provided by the authorities. As the situation unfolds, further updates will be provided.

Morgantown, Pa. - Nine juveniles escaped Sunday night from Abraxas Academy, a juvenile detention center in Morgantown, the Berks County District Attorney's Office said.

It happened just after 8 o'clock, according to the DA's office.

There was a riot just before the escape, Pennsylvania State Police said, but authorities said law enforcement subsequently regained control of the facility.

It was unclear if anyone was injured.

Police have confirmed 9 male juveniles have escaped from the Abraxas Academy in Morgantown after a riot broke out.
Police say they have now taken back control of the juvenile facility. Several agencies have responded.
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Multiple agencies responded, the DA's office said.

The Caernarvon Police Department said the escapees were wearing white or grey T-shirts.

The Caernarvon PD was working with the State Police to recapture the juveniles.

Morgantown sent out multiple alerts to people who live near the academny, and officials asked anyone near Interstate 76 and Route 10 to remain vigilant.

Police said anyone who encounters any of the escapees should contact 9-1-1 immediately.

The Twin Valley School School District, roughly six miles from Abraxas, said it would decide Monday morning whether to open schools or not.

TVSD Families, This evening there was a riot at Abraxas Academy located at 1000 Academy Drive. State and local law...

"As always, we will err on the side of caution and staff and student safety in all decisions we make," the school district said in part in a Facebook post.

The escape came after Danelo Cavalcante, a convicted murderer who broke out of prison, was captured after a 14-day manhunt in Chester County.

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It spanned all of Chester County.

A video of Cavalcante escaping the Chester County Prison showed him "crab walking" up a prison wall before he got past more barbed wire and broke free. A prison guard who was on duty during Cavalcante's escape was placed on administrative leave, then fired.

There were two other breakouts before the escape at Abraxas Academy and Cavalcante manhunt.

Michael Burham escaped the Warren County Jail and was on the run for more than a week before he was captured.

Local, state and federal agencies were involved in the manhunt for Burham, a homicide suspect.

In Philadelphia, two men - Ameen Hurst and Nasir Grant - escaped the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center in Holmesburg. They were both taken into custody after being on the run for several days. Several others were charged with helping them escape.

Police in Pennsylvania are searching for several teens who escaped from a detention center after a “riot” broke out at the facility on Sunday night, authorities said.

The Pennsylvania State Police said they were working with multiple other law enforcement agencies in the search for nine juveniles who escaped from the Abraxas Academy in Morgantown, about 50 miles northwest of Philadelphia, at around 8 p.m. Sunday night.

By early Monday morning, four of the nine escapees had been taken into custody, leaving five still on the run, state police said in a social media post. The four who were found were located on Oak Grove Road, which appears to be about 5 miles away from the detention facility, at around 5:45 a.m. ET, police said.

Police had established a perimeter around Abraxas following the teens' escape."The escaped juveniles should be wearing gray pants or shorts and a gray shirt," they said, urging the public to "call 911 if you spot someone matching that description."

Police did not provide the ages of the escaped juveniles, but Abraxas Academy is described on the Abraxas Youth & Family Services website as providing specialized care for "delinquent male youth between the ages of 14 to 18 in 9th grade or above."

"Treatment at the Academy is for youth who demonstrate a consistent display of delinquent patterns through multiple placements, serious charges, and problematic behaviors. ..... 

The Caernarvon Township Police Department said the escape unfolded after a “riot” broke out at Abraxas Academy.

State and local police responded to the incident and were able to take "back control of the juvenile detention center," but some juvenile offenders were reported to have fled the facility and were "on the run," the department said in a news release on its website.

Authorities have not provided any information on whether the escaped juveniles are considered dangerous.

Abraxas Academy is around 15 miles west of South Coventry Township, where convicted killer Danelo Cavalcante was captured on Wednesday after nearly two weeks on the run following his escape from a Pennsylvania prison.

The search for Cavalcante sparked international headlines before authorities were able to track him down using thermal heat technology, with a U.S. Border Patrol tactical unit dog ultimately pinning him down.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Nine teenagers who escaped from a Pennsylvania juvenile detention center were all recaptured early Monday, less than 12 hours after they fled during a riot.

The teens - aged between 15 and 17 - fled just after 8 p.m. Sunday from Abraxas Academy in New Morgan, less than 15 miles from where convicted murderer Danilo Cavalcante was captured last week after two weeks on the run.

The latest escapees managed to get out by overpowering two staffers during a riot, Pennsylvania State Police spokesman David Boehm said early Monday.

"They were able to get the keys and then they were able to get out the side door, or one of the doors," Boehm said.

After getting through the fence surrounding the facility, likely by going under it, the fugitives tried to break into a car in the middle of the night.

"I don't know what alerted the homeowners, but they broke the window of the car, lights came on, and then they took off," the state police spokesperson said of the botched carjacking.

Four of the juveniles were collared before 6 a.m. on Oak Grove Road in New Morgan, about 4 miles from the juvenile detention center, reported the Reading Eagle.

Four others were caught around 6:30 a.m. The final escapee tried to flee into a field but was apprehended, officials said.

Several of them said they were tired and cold after spending the night on the run, Boehm said.

The teens were not identified.

The nearby Twin Valley School District had announced that all its schools and offices would be closed, and all after-school and evening activities would be canceled Monday "out of an abundance of caution."

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The previous rampage was reported on July 4 and involved some 50 teens who broke a water pipe, fire alarms and video surveillance equipment.

It took some 40 officers from multiple police departments five hours to subdue the rioters.