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Escaped Louisiana Inmate Recaptured After Chemical Attack

11/15/2025

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Cecil Michael Stratton, a 46-year-old Louisiana inmate, was recaptured on November 15 after escaping from Berwick Police Department jail.
Stratton allegedly threw a chemical at an officer.
He fled with Brandon Brunet, who was apprehended shortly after.
Stratton was found lying in a boat at a Morgan City business.
The sheriff praised agency teamwork in the search as Stratton faces charges including disarming a police officer.

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Story summary

Cecil Michael Stratton, a 46-year-old Louisiana inmate, was recaptured on November 15 after escaping from Berwick Police Department jail.
Stratton allegedly threw a chemical at an officer.
He fled with Brandon Brunet, who was apprehended shortly after.
Stratton was found lying in a boat at a Morgan City business.
The sheriff praised agency teamwork in the search as Stratton faces charges including disarming a police officer.