Moment escaped inmate is captured with help from police helicopter
An officer in footage from the helicopter could be heard saying that the inmate has fled police several times before and usually tries to hide until nightfall.
TL;DR
- Casie Jo Helsel, a 44-year-old inmate, escaped Crawford County Jail.
- A Michigan State Police helicopter used infrared cameras to locate Helsel hiding in the woods.
- Helsel was captured less than two-and-a-half hours after his escape.
- The escape occurred through a jail door that was propped open.
- Helsel has a criminal record spanning over 25 years, including charges related to assault, larceny, and fleeing officers.
- Multiple law enforcement agencies collaborated in the search and apprehension.