**Authorities Searching for Three Fugitives Who Escaped DeKalb County Jail in Georgia**
*By OAN Staff Blake Wolf*
*5:20 PM, Monday, December 22, 2025*
Authorities are actively searching for three fugitives who escaped from the DeKalb County Jail in Georgia on Monday. The escapees are considered armed and dangerous.
The individuals have been identified as:
– **Stevenson Charles**, 24 years old
– **Yusuf Minor**, 31 years old
– **Naod Yohannes**, 25 years old
Their charges are as follows:
– Stevenson Charles is charged with murder and armed robbery.
– Yusuf Minor faces two counts of armed robbery and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
– Naod Yohannes is charged with simple assault, arson, and unlawful acts of violence in a penal institution.
The three inmates were first noticed missing at around 6 a.m. during a routine security check.
“We take this breach very seriously and are working diligently to ensure these individuals are safely returned to custody as quickly as possible,” stated Sheriff Melody M. Maddox.
The U.S. Marshals have emphasized that Charles is especially dangerous. He was serving a life sentence at the time of his escape. According to the Marshals:
> “Over a period of many years, Stevenson Charles has committed numerous serious crimes. He is serving a life sentence. He has been charged with, or convicted of, murder, aggravated assault, weapons violations, sodomy on a person less than ten years old, kidnapping, carjacking, armed robbery, and probation violations.”
Thomas E. Brown, the U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Georgia, issued a stern warning:
> “Let the message go out to Mr. Charles and all other fugitives. We are looking for, and we will find you. Any person who violates the laws of the United States will not be allowed a moment of rest. You will never find peace. You will answer for your crimes.”
The U.S. Marshals added that the three inmates escaped either during the evening of December 21st or the morning of December 22nd.
The public is urged to exercise extreme caution and should **not** approach the fugitives. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office fugitive tip line at **404-298-8200**.
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