Officials at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institute TSCI say inmate Dillon Martin tried to escape from custody Thursday while returning to the prison from a court appearance.
Officials say when Martin got to the entrance of the prison he broke open a small bag of unidentified powder and threw it into the air while inside the van. The driver stopped the van and exited the vehicle along with another staff member.
Martin became combative and aggressive. A third staff member, who was in the secure section of the van with Martin, engaged the electronic restraint device (ERD) and deployed a chemical agent.
Martin came out of the van charged at staff when the third staff member attempted to exit the vehicle. Staff used physical force to subdue him and he was returned to TSCI.
“All transportation security practices will be reviewed and a critical incident review conducted,” Director Scott R. Frakes said of the incident.
Martin is serving 10 years 6 months to 25 years for assault, 2nd degree; possession of a stolen firearm; numerous counts of theft and two counts attempted possession of a controlled substance except marijuana.