The inmates \u2013 24-year-old Stevenson Charles, 31-year-old Yusuf Minor and 25-year-old Naod Yohannes \u2013 escaped the DeKalb County Jail<\/a> in Decatur, a northeastern suburb of Atlanta, early Monday morning.<\/p>\n The inmates were facing felony charges, including murder, arson and armed robbery, and were considered dangerous and possibly armed, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n Investigators learned Charles contacted his girlfriend in Florida, and about 2:30 a.m., a Lyft driver picked up all three suspects at the home of Minor\u2019s girlfriend.<\/p>\n ‘ARMED AND DANGEROUS’ INMATE ESCAPES ATLANTA HOSPITAL, STEALS GUN AND SUV: POLICE<\/a><\/p>\n DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office said three inmates escaped from Dekalb County Jail. (DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office)<\/p>\n The driver then took the suspects to a vacant address in Stone Mountain, Georgia<\/a>, associated with Minor.<\/p>\n Investigators identified the Lyft driver and began efforts to locate her.<\/p>\n Authorities later determined the fugitives allegedly forced the driver to take them to Florida along a route toward the Miami area, where Charles\u2019 girlfriend was located.<\/p>\n SMILING FUGITIVE RECAPTURED AND RETURNED TO KENTUCKY AFTER DRAMATIC AIRPORT ESCAPE<\/a><\/p>\n The inmates were considered dangerous and possibly armed, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff\u2019s Office. (DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office)<\/p>\n At about 9:30 p.m. Monday, investigators learned the fugitives had rented an Airbnb in Miramar, Florida.<\/p>\n The Broward County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a> spotted the Lyft vehicle about 10:45 p.m. and attempted a traffic stop, but Charles and Yohannes fled.<\/p>\n LOUISIANA MANHUNT CONTINUES AS DANGEROUS INMATE CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER REMAINS ON THE RUN<\/a><\/p>\n The three inmates were captured without incident in Miami, Florida, after a multistate manhunt. (DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office)<\/p>\n By 11:40 p.m., all three fugitives were apprehended without further incident.<\/p>\n The Lyft driver was located and treated by emergency responders.<\/p>\n A Lyft spokesperson told Fox News Digital the company is working with law enforcement in any way it can.<\/p>\n “We are deeply concerned by this incident and relieved that the driver is safe,” the spokesperson said. “Our hearts are with the driver, and we have reached out to offer support.”<\/p>\n The investigation into the escape remains ongoing.<\/p>\n![\"mugshot](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fugitive-dekalb-county-jail-3.jpg\")
<\/p>\n![\"mugshot](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fugitive-dekalb-county-jail-2.jpg\")
<\/p>\n![\"mugshot](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fugitive-dekalb-county-jail-1.jpg\")
<\/p>\n