Three DeKalb County Jail escapees, captured in Broward County, had their hearings delayed to Jan. 16 in Fort Lauderdale federal court
Three Men Who Escaped Jail to Face Court in Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Three men who escaped from the DeKalb County Jail will stay in Florida for nearly two more weeks. A federal judge rescheduled their court appearances on Monday.
The men are 24-year-old Stevenson Charles, 31-year-old Yusuf Minor, and 25-year-old Naod Yohannes. They will appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Patrick M. Hunt at 10:30 a.m. on January 16 in a federal courtroom in Fort Lauderdale. This change follows the court’s approval of a motion for a continuance.
The trio faces federal kidnapping charges after escaping during a routine security check in Georgia. Authorities say Charles, already serving a life sentence for violent crimes, arranged a getaway vehicle to take the group to Minor’s girlfriend’s home. She then allegedly arranged a rideshare service to transport the men to Florida.
The inmates were captured in Broward County shortly after midnight on December 23, 2025. They are expected to be returned to Georgia to face escape and kidnapping charges.
Summary of Charges and Court Dates
| Names | Age | Charges | Court Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Charles | 24 | Kidnapping | Jan. 16 | Fort Lauderdale |
| Yusuf Minor | 31 | Kidnapping | Jan. 16 | Fort Lauderdale |
| Naod Yohannes | 25 | Kidnapping | Jan. 16 | Fort Lauderdale |
