Bertie Co. Escapee Caught In Virginia
Save Email Print
Updated: 10:40 AM Feb 18, 2009
Bertie Co. Escapee Caught In Virginia
The man escaped about a day after getting convicted of assaulting the local police chief.
Posted: 7:40 AM Jan 9, 2009
Reporter: Heather King
width:200 and height: 120 and picwidth: 200 and pciheight: 120
Font Size:

His four months on the run are over. A man who escaped from the Bertie County t is back behind bars.

Danyashi Wood escaped from the Bertie County Jail in July. The Roanoke-Chowan News Herald reported Friday that Wood has been re-arrested in Richmond, Virginia.

Wood escaped about a day after getting convicted of assaulting a government official, the police chief of Aulander. Wood is considered a habitual felon for his lengthy rap sheet and now will face even more charges.


Latest Comments

Posted by: cop wife Location: ahoskie on Jan 9, 2009 at 12:37 PM

Great Job Offiers Barmer and Lassiter!! To get the entire story go on the Roanoke chowan news heralds website...
[ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: S Location: Ahoskie on Jan 9, 2009 at 12:02 PM

Thank you Bertie County Sheriff's Office for your perseverance in apprehending this felon. Great Job!!
[ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: J Location: Gville on Jan 9, 2009 at 08:49 AM

Bertie's finest. LOL What was his momma thinking? Danyashi? He must have been an angry person.
[ Report Abuse ]

Click one of the pictures below to see more or to upload your own photos and videos.
Special Sections
CarSoup
Search inventory from local dealers and private sellers.
Rental Guide
Video tours to help you find your next apartment.
Double Dollar Deals
Save 50% from local merchants.
Classifieds
THE place to buy and sell items. Most ads free.
Experts
Got a question? Ask Eastern Carolina's Experts.
Business Break
Two minutes of info from local businesses.
Attorneys On Call
Free legal information on a variety of topics.
Video Home Tours
Tour Eastern Carolina homes from your computer.
WITN-TV on Facebook