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Inmates escape from work release
By kimt.com- Levi Ismail
Published: 08/28/2014

KIMT News 3 – The work release program in Iowa is coming under fire after yet another inmate escapes from custody.

Earlier this week, the Iowa Department of Corrections reported, 22-year-old Melvin William Spencer III had escaped from custody.

The Sioux City inmate failed to report to jail following work release. He was serving seven years on intimidation with a dangerous weapon charges, but was granted work release.

This is the third case of work release related escapes this month according to official reports.

While the requirements for work releases differ between counties, jail administrators say there are rules in place to avoid these type of escapes.

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