MCCOOK, Nebraska - An inmate at the Work Ethic Camp in McCook was taken into custody shortly after jumping a fence just before 9 a.m.
37 year old Ryan Lykens was located near the camp about 45 minutes later.
Staff noticed that razor wire along the fence line had been pushed aside tracks in the snow led to a nearby canyon. After they located Lykens he refused several orders to stop and surrender. Chemicals were used and a short time later Lykens was back in custody.
Lykens was taken to an area urgent care facility for stitches resulting from an injury he received during the escape. Two staff members received scrapes and bruises when they accidentally ran into a snow-covered fence during the search.
Lykens is currently sentenced on charges out of Dodge County including possession of a deadly weapon, terroristic threats and domestic assault. He has a tentative release date of October 31, 2020. In April 2019, Lykens was released on parole. In December he violated his parole and was returned to the custody of NDCS.
Lykens will be moved to the Red Willow County jail. Authorities will determine if he will face additional charges resulting from the escape.