An escapee from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail, Clarence Gaten of Ponchatoula, eluded capture from authorities over the weekend but was caught in Washington Parish.
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office thanked the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office, Amite Police Department, Independence Police Department, Louisiana State Police, and Rayburn Correctional Center for their efforts to help find the fugitive.
Gaten escaped from the parish jail and was wanted for his escape, attempted car jacking, and child endangerment.
Prior to his escape Gaten was incarcerated for 2 counts of failure to appear and resisting a police officer.
