September 21, 2016
Security, engineering blamed for escape
BY ALYSSA MEIER
BHG News Service
BHG News Service
A McLean County Jail inmate escaped the facility this week through a hole in the ceiling officials were aware of, but told didn’t pose a security risk.
Washburn was on alert early Sunday morning after William Rawson, 35, was reported missing from jail. Rawson, who was arrested on Aug. 31 following a 8-hour pursuit throughout McLean County in a stolen vehicle, checked for nearby jailers before climbing through a hole in the dormitory bathroom ceiling.
The hole, which was the site of approximately four failed escape attempts in recent months, was inspected after staff became concerned about safety.
Washburn was on alert early Sunday morning after William Rawson, 35, was reported missing from jail. Rawson, who was arrested on Aug. 31 following a 8-hour pursuit throughout McLean County in a stolen vehicle, checked for nearby jailers before climbing through a hole in the dormitory bathroom ceiling.
The hole, which was the site of approximately four failed escape attempts in recent months, was inspected after staff became concerned about safety.
