March 29, 2024

Escaped inmate apprehended in Des Moines

An inmate who escaped the minimum security Newton Correctional Release Center on Saturday afternoon was apprehended in Des Moines.

Edward N. Shorter was not present during routine count at 1:50 p.m. Saturday at the Newton Correctional Release Center. After further search by security staff, it was determined that Shorter escaped from the facility.

Fred Scaletta, a spokesperson for the Iowa Department of Corrections, said Shorter was apprehended at 9:30 p.m. at a Des Moines residence and transported back to the Newton facility.

The Fifth Judicial District, Department of Correctional Services Warrant Team and United States Marshal Service assisted in the apprehension.

Shorter is serving a 20 year sentence for two counts of possession of controlled substance and two counts of prohibited acts-controlled substance from Polk County.