POLLOCK, La., (KNOE 8 News) - Federal officials say a 41-year-old inmate has escaped from the minimum-security prison camp in Pollock, La.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons says Roland Castro disappeared Thursday evening around 7:30.
Castro was sentenced on January 21, 2000, in the Southern District of Texas to 20 years in prison for felon in possession of a firearm. He was scheduled for release on June 27, 2017.
The prison camp, in Grant Parish, houses about 250 minimum-security offenders. It's located about 15 miles north of Alexandria.
Friday, May 17 2013 12:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:09:18 GMT
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:05 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:05:15 GMT
WASHINGTON (KNOE 8 News) - More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness stemming from sexual abuse in the military, and 4,000 sought disability benefits.
WASHINGTON (KNOE 8 News) - More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness stemming from sexual abuse in the military, and 4,000 sought disability benefits.
