TROOPERS, ALLIED POLICE SEARCHING FOR JUVENILE ESCAPEE

(White Marsh, MD) The Maryland State Police and allied law enforcement are searching for a juvenile who escaped from custody.

The escapee is identified as Jordan Stephan Dupont, 17, who was being held at the Chesapeake Treatment Center, located on the grounds of the Charles H. Hickey School in Parkville, Maryland. He is an African American male, 5’11” and weighs approximately 197 pounds.

Dupont was last seen running towards I-95 last night in the White Marsh area. He was wearing a white Polo tee shirt and blue jeans. Police believe he could possibly be headed towards the Eastern Shore.

Maryland State Police were contacted at 9:30 p.m. last night by staff members of the Chesapeake Treatment Center who reported Dupont had escaped from custody. Baltimore County Police were also notified and an immediate search of the area was conducted. Maryland State Police K-9 Unit also assisted. The search for the juvenile escapee is ongoing.

Anyone who may have seen Dupont is urged to contact the Maryland State Police at Golden Ring Barrack at 410-780-2700.

Questions about the circumstances of the escape should be directed to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.