Escaped Vinita Inmates Captured In OKC

Authorities say two men who escaped the Northeast Oklahoma Correctional Center two weeks ago.

Both were picked up in separate traffic stops in Oklahoma City.

Jason Pedro was taken back into custody at 3:30 p.m., and John Shepherd Jr. was arrested at 7:05 p.m.

Both were arrested without incident, police say.

Shepherd, 38, has been convicted of numerous crimes in Okmulgee and Tulsa counties including drug charges, burglary and having a stolen vehicle. The 33-year-old Pedro has a record of convictions for drug possession, domestic abuse, pointing a firearm  and burglary.