Colorado Inmate Overpowers Officers and Escapes Hospital
By Katherine Donlevy
US News
Published April 14, 2024, 12:29 a.m. ET
A Colorado inmate escaped from a hospital while handcuffed
A Colorado inmate initiated a bold breakout from the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center emergency room. Ronald Caillier, 38, overpowered a deputy and a security officer before fleeing on foot, fleeing through the La Junta neighborhood. Caillier, who was being held on burglary and assault charges, managed to steal a white 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, which had been left unlocked with the keys inside and a 9mm handgun beneath the driver’s seat. He is now on the run and considered armed and very dangerous.
Caillier reportedly stole a minivan and remains at large
While on the run, Caillier spotted a heavily damaged white 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan and stole it. The minivan had been left unlocked with the keys inside, as well as a 9mm handgun beneath the driver’s seat. The stolen vehicle has damage to the passenger side door and a cracked passenger side rear-view window. Caillier, who was already handcuffed, was last seen wearing black and white striped pants and an orange t-shirt.
Investigation and search efforts ongoing
The deputy and security guard who were overpowered during Caillier’s escape were treated for injuries and have been released. Police authorities have warned the public that he should be considered armed and very dangerous. The search for Caillier and the stolen minivan continues as investigators gather more information and follow up on leads.
