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The “not so” great escape

Sometimes you just get an urge you have to scratch – even if it’s hard to reach. According to ABC News, an Oklahoma Sheriff reported two inmates – in jail for drug possession charges, escaped by stealing a laundry room key and waiting for the jail staff to leave their vicinity. After getting out of prison, the two men went to visit their girlfriends and smoke some marijuana. Afterwards, the pair voluntarily returned to the prison and were placed on immediate lockdown. They may face additional charges in connection with their escape.

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