Prisoner escapes in Delaware County: What we know

Scary moment in Delaware County where officials say 27-year-old Jaliel Ali-Johnson escaped from state constables in Chester Heights.

A dramatic escape and subsequent search unfolded across several communities in Delaware County when a prisoner managed to flee custody.

The suspect, 27-year-old Jaliel Ali-Johnson, is now back behind bars, but the incident left residents unsettled.

What we know:

The escape occurred just after 2:30 p.m. when Ali-Johnson bolted from state constables in Chester Heights while being transported to Delaware County Prison.

He reportedly stole a vehicle and led police on a high-speed chase through Media into Nether Providence, crashing into a pickup truck before fleeing on foot into nearby woods.

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