John Matthew Nigh, a 37-year-old inmate charged with attempted murder, escaped from the Craven county jail in New Bern, North Carolina. He managed to access the ventilation system after removing a grating, aided by his cellmates who stuffed a mattress to simulate his presence. Authorities are actively searching for him, considering him dangerous, and are following up on various leads provided regarding his whereabouts. Nigh had previously been arrested for shooting at police during an attempted capture for multiple charges, including felony larceny.
Authorities have launched a manhunt for John Matthew Nigh, who escaped Craven county jail by removing a ceiling grating and crawling through the ventilation system.
The inmate’s fellow cellmates helped conceal his escape by creating a false impression that he was still in his cell, increasing the complexity of the search.
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