Tecumseh juvenile correctional supervisors relieved of duties after three escapes, mounting violence

 
BY RANDY ELLIS rellis@opubco.com
Published: October 4, 2011

TECUMSEH — The Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs relieved two high-ranking supervisors of their duties Monday after a series of violent disturbances at a Tecumseh juvenile correctional center followed by the escape of three juveniles Sunday night.

All three escapees were captured without incident Monday morning after an all-night search involving several law enforcement agencies, said Todd Beesley , public...


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