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Escaped inmate John Nigh found in Pamlico County; Sheriff shares selfie
A previously escaped inmate named John Matthew Nigh was arrested around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, after a nearly two-week manhunt.
John Nigh, Craven County escapee, captured after multi-day manhunt
UPDATE: John Matthew Nigh has been charged with Felony Escape Local Jail, and is under a $1,000,000 secured bond. Camren Laughinghouse, Nigh's fiancée has been charged with Felony Harboring Escapee and Obstructing Justice, and received a $35,000 secured bond. Nigh, the man who escaped Craven County Jail on Sunday, Jan. 26, has been captured.
Inmate who escaped from Craven County caught after more than 2 weeks on the run, authorities say
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) said on Facebook that John Matthew Nigh was taken back into custody Tuesday afternoon.
Escaped inmate John Nigh captured Tuesday: Deputies
Escaped North Carolina inmate John Matthew Nigh was arrested in Pamlico County Tuesday afternoon, deputies said.
Craven County Sheriff press conference sheds new light on John Nigh escape and capture
The Craven County Sheriff's Office held a press conference Wednesday morning discussing the escape and capture of John Matthew Nigh.Nigh escaped from a Craven
Escaped inmate John Nigh arrested in Pamlico County
A previously escaped inmate named John Matthew Nigh was arrested around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. A press conference will take place Wednesday at 10
Escaped fugitive John Nigh back in custody after two-week manhunt ends peacefully
John Matthew Nigh is back in police custody after a dramatic escape that has captured public attention for over two weeks. Officials from ...
Manhunt underway for 'dangerous' NC inmate who escaped jail through ventilation system
Officials in North Carolina are searching for escaped inmate John Matthew Nigh who has been on the run for a few days.
Attempted murder suspect escapes through North Carolina jail's ventilation system with cellmates' help, officials say
An inmate escaped custody over the weekend in North Carolina, apparently fleeing a county jail through the building's ventilation system, authorities said.
John Matthew Nigh back in custody after escape from jail
John Matthew Nigh, who escaped from jail on January 26, is back in police custody following his arrest by Pamlico County Sheriff Chris Dav ...
Manhunt underway for man who escaped jail through the vents
CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WKRC) - Authorities launched a statewide manhunt for an inmate who escaped jail through the facility's ventilation housing. According to the Craven County Sheriff's Office, John ...
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Jail Inmate Accused of Attempted Murder Escapes Through Ventilation System, Now Considered 'Armed and Dangerous'
John Matthew Nigh, of North Carolina, had already escaped from police custody when officers first arrived at his home Craven County Sheriff's Office/Facebook An inmate crawled through a ...
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Inmate considered armed and dangerous escapes from jail with help from cellmates
CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WCTI) — John Matthew Nigh, an escaped inmate with a lengthy criminal record, is currently on the run, according to North Carolina jail officials. The 37-year-old was ...
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Search underway for inmate who escaped via ventilation system: North Carolina sheriff
Sunday afternoon, John Matthew Nigh was reported missing from his assigned cell at the Craven County Detention Center in New Bern, North Carolina, about 115 miles southeast of Raleigh. According to ...