Georgia Jail Escapees Kidnap Lyft Driver, Arrested in Miramar

Jailbreak and Kidnapping

• ⛓️ Three inmates, identified as Stevenson Charles, Yousef Miner, and Noad Yahanas, escaped a jail in Cobb County, Georgia, on Sunday night.
• 🚗 After their escape, they were picked up by a Lyft driver, whom they subsequently kidnapped.
• 😨 The driver was allegedly tied up and forced into the back of her own car, enduring threats during a nine-hour drive to South Florida.

Horrifying Ordeal and Arrest

• ⚠️ During the drive, the victim attempted to escape and was assaulted, facing further threats of being shot, raped, and tortured.
• 📍 Upon arrival in Miramar, Florida, the escapees used the victim's credit cards to rent a short-term accommodation.
• 🚓 Law enforcement, utilizing license plate readers and intelligence from the US Marshals Service, tracked the stolen vehicle and apprehended the suspects.
• ⚖️ All three escapees are now in custody at the Broward County Jail and are expected to face additional charges, including kidnapping.
• 😥 The Lyft driver is reported to be extremely traumatized by the ordeal.