Monroeville suspect caught by Atmore police trying to leave through the bathroom ceiling
Hurst
A Monroeville man originally arrested on domestic violence and theft charges now faces additional charges after he was accused of trying to escape from an Atmore police officer after being taken to Atmore Community Hospital after complaining about health issues.
Savon Deon Hurst, 27, 13 Crowe Ave., now faces escape III and criminal mischief III charges in addition to the domestic violence charges. Hurst also had a warrant for his arrest for violation of probation from community corrections.
According to reports released by the Atmore Police Department, Hurst was arrested on misdemeanor domestic violence and theft charges on Oct. 16 and was being held at the city's jail awaiting bond. On Oct. 18, Hurst began complaining of headaches and an upset stomach and was transported by ambulance from the Atmore jail to the hospital.
Police reports state while Hurst was in the emergency room he requested to use the restroom. An Atmore police officer guarding him escorted him to the restroom and waited outside the door.
The officer reported that several minutes after Hurst entered the restroom he heard items striking the floor and the officer entered the restroom. The officer stated he found that Hurst had removed the ceiling tiles and was attempting to escape through the ceiling.
Hurst was taken into custody and charged with the escape and criminal mischief and transported to the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton.
Escambia County District Judge Eric Coale set Hurst's bond at $50,000.
