Cecil Michael Stratton , a 46-year-old inmate, escaped from a Louisiana prison on Wednesday (November 12) after allegedly throwing a chemical substance at an officer's face . The incident occurred around 10:12 p.m. during lockdown procedures, according to the Berwick Police Department. Stratton managed to flee following a brief struggle with authorities, during which another inmate also escaped but has since been recaptured.

The police have launched a multi-agency manhunt for Stratton, who is known for his violent tendencies and has a history of escaping from prison. He is wanted on several charges, including unauthorized entry of a critical infrastructure , disarming a peace officer, battery of a police officer, aggravated battery, and aggravated escape. Stratton's criminal record i

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