Escaped Convict in South Walton Captured

[Misty]

From the Sheriff...

Walton County Sheriff, Michael A. Adkinson, Jr. the continued pursuit of these individuals spanned several hours and multiple counties. We believe Stringer is now contained to the Carillon Beach area of Bay County. They have taken over the search. WCSO is still assisting.

 

[Kurt]

Thanks Misty!

 

[Misty]

Thanks Misty!

We need a "you're welcome" button too! LOL

 

[Teresa]

Why do escaped prisoners come to South Walton - or are they trying to make it to PCB? Lots of kids out of school today (or on lockdown at school). And an overall strange Friday being 9/11. Keep your doors locked y'all.

 

[Jimmy T]

Long day and a late night for all of our deputies. Hope they apprehend the last floater soon.
At least we don't have to worry about the schools being on lockdown for the next two days.
Agree with Matt. How in the world did we get from a truck wreck at 283 and 98 to a manhunt
in Carillon?

 

[Misty]

CARILLON BEACH-- UPDATE 5:53 P.M.

Late Wednesday night, Christopher Stringer, along with Chase Courville, 26, Christopher Newcomb, 23, escaped from the Tensas Detention Center in Louisiana. Courville, and Newcomb are back in custody, but the search continues for Stringer.

"A deputy sheriff working an extra protection detail, looking for suspicious vehicles in reference to local burglaries, got behind a vehicle that he found out was stolen, attempted to stop the vehicle, and then there was a high speed pursuit," said Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson.

That is when the manhunt for three escaped inmates began.

Chase Courville, Christopher Newcomb and Christopher Stringer had escaped from the Tensas Detention Center Louisiana September 9th.

After escaping from prison authorities say they stole a car in Mississippi and made their way to the Panhandle.

During the first high speed chase, Courville crashed the car in the Inlet Beach area, and Newcomb and Stringer escaped.

Moments later, they stole another car, but only made it to County Road 283 in Walton County, before they were stopped by authorities.

"We were able to find a second vehicle that the inmates escaped in and started a pursuit with them. By using spike strips they stopped that vehicle and captured a second inmate," said Sheriff Adkinson.

Then the manhunt for Stringer got under way. Investigators found out Stringer was moving east, towards Bay County.

Officials began searching the Carillon Beach area, knocking on doors, and searching from above. Christopher stringer is 21-year-old, 5'7" with blonde hair and blue eyes. He had two years left on his sentence for theft of a motor vehicle.

Sheriff Adkinson video and 2 others
Multiple Agencies Search for Escaped Inmate in Carillon Beach Area

 

[Bluznbeach]

Any news? Is Inlet Beach covered by the search or the lockdown?

CARILLON BEACH-- UPDATE 5:53 P.M.

Late Wednesday night, Christopher Stringer, along with Chase Courville, 26, Christopher Newcomb, 23, escaped from the Tensas Detention Center in Louisiana. Courville, and Newcomb are back in custody, but the search continues for Stringer.

"A deputy sheriff working an extra protection detail, looking for suspicious vehicles in reference to local burglaries, got behind a vehicle that he found out was stolen, attempted to stop the vehicle, and then there was a high speed pursuit," said Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson.

That is when the manhunt for three escaped inmates began.

Chase Courville, Christopher Newcomb and Christopher Stringer had escaped from the Tensas Detention Center Louisiana September 9th.

After escaping from prison authorities say they stole a car in Mississippi and made their way to the Panhandle.

During the first high speed chase, Courville crashed the car in the Inlet Beach area, and Newcomb and Stringer escaped.

Moments later, they stole another car, but only made it to County Road 283 in Walton County, before they were stopped by authorities.

"We were able to find a second vehicle that the inmates escaped in and started a pursuit with them. By using spike strips they stopped that vehicle and captured a second inmate," said Sheriff Adkinson.

Then the manhunt for Stringer got under way. Investigators found out Stringer was moving east, towards Bay County.

Officials began searching the Carillon Beach area, knocking on doors, and searching from above. Christopher stringer is 21-year-old, 5'7" with blonde hair and blue eyes. He had two years left on his sentence for theft of a motor vehicle.

Sheriff Adkinson video and 2 others
Multiple Agencies Search for Escaped Inmate in Carillon Beach Area

CARILLON BEACH-- UPDATE 5:53 P.M.

Late Wednesday night, Christopher Stringer, along with Chase Courville, 26, Christopher Newcomb, 23, escaped from the Tensas Detention Center in Louisiana. Courville, and Newcomb are back in custody, but the search continues for Stringer.

"A deputy sheriff working an extra protection detail, looking for suspicious vehicles in reference to local burglaries, got behind a vehicle that he found out was stolen, attempted to stop the vehicle, and then there was a high speed pursuit," said Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson.

That is when the manhunt for three escaped inmates began.

Chase Courville, Christopher Newcomb and Christopher Stringer had escaped from the Tensas Detention Center Louisiana September 9th.

After escaping from prison authorities say they stole a car in Mississippi and made their way to the Panhandle.

During the first high speed chase, Courville crashed the car in the Inlet Beach area, and Newcomb and Stringer escaped.

Moments later, they stole another car, but only made it to County Road 283 in Walton County, before they were stopped by authorities.

"We were able to find a second vehicle that the inmates escaped in and started a pursuit with them. By using spike strips they stopped that vehicle and captured a second inmate," said Sheriff Adkinson.

Then the manhunt for Stringer got under way. Investigators found out Stringer was moving east, towards Bay County.

Officials began searching the Carillon Beach area, knocking on doors, and searching from above. Christopher stringer is 21-year-old, 5'7" with blonde hair and blue eyes. He had two years left on his sentence for theft of a motor vehicle.

Sheriff Adkinson video and 2 others
Multiple Agencies Search for Escaped Inmate in Carillon Beach Area

 

[Jenksy]

Shortly after their escape, the trio stole a car in Mississippi and headed for the panhandle. "A Walton County deputy sheriff working an extra protection detail, looking for suspicious vehicles in reference to local burglaries, started following a vehicle that he found out was stolen, attempted to stop the vehicle, and then their was a high speed pursuit," said Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson.

During the first high speed chase, Courville crashed the car in the Inlet Beach area, and Newcomb and Stringer escaped. Courville was captured. Moments later, they stole another car, but only made it to County Road 283 in Walton County, before they were stopped by authorities.

"We were able to find a second vehicle that the inmates escaped in and started a pursuit with them. And by using spike strips and stop that vehicle and capture a second inmate," said Sheriff Adkinson. Newcomb was captured but Stringer began moving toward the east on foot.

Stringer is is described as 5’7” tall, 140 lbs, with blonde hair and blue eyes. He has a tattoo of a cross on his right forearm and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt. He was last seen in the Carillon Beach area and officers have the area saturated with manpower and dogs. Several Walton County schools went on lockdown Friday morning as a precaution, and those living in the Carillon Beach area are asked to stay indoors.

Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson, Jr. said the escaped Louisiana inmate is top priority for the Walton County Sheriff’s Office right now. “Every resource available is being used to ensure the public's safety. Law enforcement continues to search for him and will until his capture.”

The search is now being coordinated by the Bay County Sheriffs Office. Walton County Sheriffs Office is assisting and is providing air support with the Sheriff’s helicopter. Game Wardens, the Department of Corrections, Panama City Beach Police and the United States Marshals have been brought in to help hunt the fugitive.

Deputies say if you see Stringer, do not approach him but notify the Sheriff immediately by dialing 911.

 

[Misty]

Before 5 yesterday the Sheriff posted on fb that people could contact Chief Deputy AJ Smith of the Walton County Sheriffs Office for information.

P.S. Walton county police dept said they are continuing to search in the Carillon Beach area.

 

[Misty]

Frank McKeithen - Bay County Sheriff


Fugitive Christopher Dale Stinger believed in the area of Carillon Beach. The BCSO is assisting the Walton County Sheriff's Office in the search. If you have any information on the location of this fugitive please contact local law enforcement. (BCSO 747-4700)