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Prisoner Escapes Lexington Women's Facility
2 Jul
Summary
- A woman escaped from a Lexington women's prison on Wednesday afternoon.
- She was serving 90 days for a probation violation conviction.
- Authorities are investigating and seeking public assistance.
A woman, Mary Ann Helms, 45, escaped from the women's prison in Lexington on Wednesday afternoon. Her absence was noted during the 4 p.m. count at the North Piedmont CRV Center for Women. Helms had been incarcerated on June 24 to serve a 90-day sentence for a probation violation. She had previously been convicted of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia in Burke County in April, receiving a two-year probation term.
The Department of Adult Correction has initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the escape. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could help locate Helms.
Anyone with information is urged to contact 911 or the North Piedmont CRV Center for Women directly at 336-242-1259. The center houses women serving short sentences for technical parole or probation violations and offers programs aimed at reducing recidivism and aiding community reintegration.
