January 16, 2010
Escapee from private prisoner transport company caught
Van Buren police said fugitive Justin Welch hid in a vacant home not far from where he escaped from two private prison transport guards on Wednesday.
Neighbors who live near the home located on the corner of Broken Hill Street and Mitzi Lane said they found it hard to believe no one spotted Welch.
"Very shocked, I couldn't believe that it wasn't noticed," said Kristen Kipp who lives a few doors down from where police say Welch stayed. "I feel safe in this neighborhood."
Kipp's Husband Michael was out of town when Welch escaped but says he's surprised police didn't track him down sooner…
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