Thomas Grimes, the man who escaped from the Douglas County Jail in the garbage, pleaded 'No Contest' in Douglas County Court Wednesday morning. He will spend over 7 years in prison.
The man police have called a prolific car thief stood in front of a judge on Friday, and pleaded not guilty to all of the charges against him, including his escape from the Douglas County Jail.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office released results this morning from their investigation on how Thomas Grimes escaped from jail. Officials say he got out in a garbage can.
Springfield police have arrested Thomas Grimes, the man who escaped from the Douglas County Jail last month. Grimes is now back in custody at the Douglas County Jail.
Police rolled up to 1308 33rd Street early Thursday morning, found a stolen car - and also found wanted man Thomas Grimes by the car. A fight, a gunshot and a car chase ensued.
Police say Thomas Grimes, who broke out of the Douglas County Jail last month, tried to run down an officer with a stolen vehicle Thursday morning. An officer shot at Grimes, but he got away.
After leading police on a high speed chase, a man tried to hide under a mobile home in Oakland. After searching around, police say the odor of alcohol led them to the suspect.
J.J. Altobelli delivered a two run single in the bottom of the ninth inning to tie the game with Wichita State at six, but the Shockers got the game-winner in the 17th on Saturday at PK Park.