2 walkaway inmates from LeFlore County prison captured in Arkansas

The two inmates who unlawfully walked away from a LeFlore County prison over the weekend have been captured in Arkansas, authorities say.

Wednesday, February 12th 2025, 4:12 pm

By: Drake Johnson

Justin Turner - David James - inmate walkaways Feb. 8, 2025

2/12/2025 UPDATE:

The two inmates who walked away from a prison in LeFlore County on Saturday were captured in Arkansas, authorities say.

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections said Justin Turner, 33, and David James, 42, unlawfully walked away from the Jim E. Hamilton Correctional Center in Hodgen, Oklahoma, around 11:15 a.m. on Saturday.

Officials confirmed both Turner and James were arrested in Mena, Arkansas, by the Mena Police Department on Wednesday.

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Authorities are searching for two inmates who walked away from a prison in LeFlore County on Saturday.

ODOC said Turner is serving a 5-year sentence for assault and battery on a police officer and trafficking drugs in Oklahoma County. James is serving a 16-year sentence for possession of a controlled drugs with intent to distribute and trafficking in Kay County.

Authorities say if you see them, do not approach them and call 911.

Drake Johnson

Drake Johnson is a Digital Content Producer at Griffin Media. He joined the team in July 2021 after graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in journalism. Drake is a longtime Oklahoman, growing up in Owasso and graduating from OHS in 2016. When not covering the news, he enjoys watching the Sooners and OKC Thunder, plus spending time with family and friends in the state and traveling across the country.