GRANTS, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico State Police have assumed the investigation and manhunt for an escaped inmate from the Cibola County Detention Center.
Authorities say 22-year-old Ramon Lorenzo of Grants escaped from the facility about 9 p.m. Tuesday.
It’s believed Lorenzo jumped a fence while in a recreation yard and climbed down a wall before fleeing.
People were interested in these podcasts
Albuquerque TV station KOAT reports that Lorenzo recently was sentenced for armed robbery and battery and was awaiting transport to prison.
State police say Lorenzo has a history of violent criminal behavior, including convictions for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon resulting in great bodily harm and armed robbery with a deadly weapon.
Please read our comment policy before commenting.