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Newark Prisoner Captured After Escape

A 28-year-old inmate at the Essex County Jail is back in custody after a brief escape.

Makena Farrell

Makena Farrell

Photo Credit: Newark PD

Makena Farrell escaped from custody at  480 Clinton Ave., around 2:25 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, police said.

Farrell led a brief foot pursuit and was ultimately captured at Van Vechten Street, authorities said. 

Farrell was initially arrested on Thursday, Sept. 14 in the 900 block of Frelinghuysen Avenue for drug-related charges, police said. she is now facing charges of escape, eluding, obstruction of the administration of the law, and burglary.

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