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Probation Center Escapee Arrested In Newark

Newark Police

Newark police say they have arrested the man accused of escaping from an Athens County probation center. Police say Chris Swonger was arrested yesterday driving a car he allegedly stole after escaping from the Southeast Ohio Probation Alternative Center over the weekend.  Swonger is facing a probation violation and aggravated burglary charges.

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.