Seven inmates attempted to escape from the Newport News City Jail July 2, according to Sheriff Gabe Morgan, who outlined the incident in a press conference Wednesday.

Seven inmates at a Newport News jail face charges after a failed escape attempt that officials say was captured on camera.

The Newport News Sheriff's Office will hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon in reference to an attempted escape.

The Newport News Sheriff’s Office will hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon in reference to an attempted escape.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — The Newport News Sheriff’s Office held a press conference Wednesday afternoon in reference to seven inmates attempting to escape the Newport News City Jail.

The inmate previously escaped from a Beattyville jail in May by posing as his brother, who was up for release on bond. This time he escaped from the Estill County Courthouse.

Seven Newport News City Jail inmates were arraigned on attempted escape charges this week after an incident in which several of them walked out of their jail cells.

An inmate who escaped from a facility in Atascocita was captured Friday in Humble, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Seven Newport News Jail inmates are facing charges after escaping their cells and causing disorder last week, according to Sheriff Gabe Morgan.

Court records show Mattay has been charged with two additional counts of escape and vandalism in addition to murder and other felonies connected to Godbey’s death.