OKFUSKEE COUNTY, Okla. — Okfuskee County Sheriff Logan Manshack announced his resignation, months after an inmate escaped and the jail didn't notice for five days.
2 News Oklahoma covered the escape of Joshua Butler and the aftermath over the past five months.
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Butler removed a wall-mounted sink and broke through the wall to escape from his cell on December 20. Sheriff Manshack said he was unaware of Butler's escape until December 25.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers found Butler on December 31 when conducting a traffic stop. Butler, carrying a rifle, ran from the troopers, who shot and killed him during the chase.
In his statement, Manshack said he knew the jail required updates and worked to secure grants and funding to bring the facility to "modern standards."
"I remain thankful to the people of Okfuskee County for the opportunity to serve, and I will continue to support this community in any way I can moving forward," said Manshack.
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