Two Escapees Arrested

Santa Escape Two suspects that escaped from the Santa Rosa County Jail in late July are back in custody.

by Santa Rosa County Sherrif's Office

Published: Sun, August 31, 2008 - 6:50 pm CST Last Updated: Sun, August 31, 2008 - 7:08 pm CST

Two suspects that escaped from the Santa Rosa County Jail in late July are back in custody. Late last night, investigators received information that Ricky Dale Spears and David Dixon were located at a residence in Berrydale off of Highway 4. Investigators immediately followed up on the lead, and determined that Spears and Dixon were at the specified location and were trying to get a friend to pick them up in a vehicle at a predetermined time. The Santa Rosa County SWAT team was called out to respond to the incident. SWAT team members then arrived at the residence at the predetermined time that Spears and Dixon were expecting their ride. Spears and Dixon attempted to flee into the woods nearby, but were apprehended by SWAT team members. Both suspects were immediately transported to the Santa Rosa County Jail were they were booked on their charges of escape. No further information or details are being released at this time.

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Paul R from Milton Says:

Tue, Sep 02, 2008 at 1:30 am

Yeah it does,Guess his so called freind sold his butt out for some cash.Good for him and Good Job To The Santa Rosa Swat Team.Dixon looks as if he is still proud of the fact he was able to break out even though he is right back facing a very serious charge ,I bet his expression changes quickly when he is sentenced.lol

mustuknow Says:

Sun, Aug 31, 2008 at 7:57 pm

Looks like Mr. Spears ran into a tree or fence post while he was trying to flee into the woods… You know you really gotta watch out for those trees, THEY WILL JUST JUMP RIGHT OUT IN FRONT OF YOU!!! Way to go Santa Rosa SWAT!!!