Brother of Ameen Hurst charged for aiding Philadelphia prison escape
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The brother of Ameen Hurst, one of the two inmates who escaped from a Philadelphia prison earlier this month, was charged for his role in the escape, police said Wednesday.
Amir Woods, 24, was charged with criminal conspiracy, hindering apprehension, escape and other charges for helping Nasir Grant and Hurst escape from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center in Holmesburg, authorities said.
The role Woods played in the escape is unclear at this time. He was taken into custody with his brother Wednesday morning, and became the fourth person charged for aiding the escape.
Grant was captured in North Philadelphia last week, while Hurst was taken into custody Wednesday morning in Cobbs Creek.
Hurst was initially arrested for allegedly committing four homicides, and Grant was in custody on drug and gun charges.
CBS News Philadelphia tracked down the latest inspection report for the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center, which was conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections in October 2022. A large crack and an incorrect inventory of blades are among the 38 non-compliance observations listed in the report.
Three others, 21-year-old Xianni Stalling, 21-year-old Michael Abrams and 35-year-old Jose Flores-Huerta, have also been charged for their roles in helping Grant and Hurst escape.