(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office)At approximately 10:15 AM, 06-27-26, Jasper County Sheriff deputies were escorting a female prisoner out of Joplin Mercy Hospital when she suddenly jumped into the driver seat of the Sheriff’s Office transport van. She locked the doors, however deputies, in an attempt to prevent her from escaping, entered the back of the van as she started it and took off.
Eventually the vehicle became disabled near the intersection of 32nd and Main. She was then removed from the vehicle and taken back into custody. There were no injuries sustained in this incident.
The inmate, Erika M. Hess, 39, Parsons, KS, was transported back to the Jasper County Detention Center.
Charges will be submitted to the Newton County Prosecutor for two counts of kidnapping and attempted escape from custody as well as felony property damage.
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