Three inmates overpower staff, escape juvenile justice facility

Jacksonville, FL — Three teenagers are on the run after escaping the Department of Juvenile Justice facility on Lannie Road on Jacksonville’s northside.

JSO received notification around 11:30pm Sunday from the facility that the three inmates escaped and had battered staff members.  A police K9 was unable to locate the suspects.

JSO says this was a planned escape.  The three inmates were able to overpower staff members and take their keys.  They opened a secure door, fled the facility, jumped a fence, and left on foot.

The suspects are identified as:  16-year-old Derek Browley, 16-year-old Luther Davis, and 15-year-old Justin Silva.

According to JSO, Browley was arrested in January 2017 for Carjacking and Burglary.  In April of 2017 he was arrested for Auto Theft.  
Davis and Silva were arrested in other jurisdictions.

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice recently released the details about the other two escaped teens.

Previous charges for 16-year-old Davis include Burglary-Unoccupied Conveyance Unarmed, Grand Theft Motor Vehicle, and Burglary-Unoccupied Dwelling Unarmed.

15-year-old Silva was arrested previously on charges of Grand Theft 300 Less than 5K and Non-law Violation of Probation.

If you see these inmates call 911.  Anyone who has any information in reference to these escaped inmates is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500.

To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

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