Inmate Escapes Custody at Pryor Medical Facility, Recaptured

Johnathan Cartwright, 36, was taken into custody after climbing a tower near 76th St North and Cincinnati

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Pryor Police have confirmed that Johnathan Cartwright, a 36-year-old inmate who escaped custody at a medical facility in Pryor, Oklahoma, has been recaptured. Cartwright was originally being held at the Rogers County Jail and was transported for medical treatment when he escaped, leading to a search that ended with his capture after he climbed a tower near 76th St North and Cincinnati.

Why it matters

Inmate escapes from medical facilities are a serious concern, as they pose risks to public safety and require significant law enforcement resources to track down and apprehend the individual. This incident highlights the need for tighter security protocols at such facilities to prevent future escapes.

The details

Johnathan Cartwright, 36, was being held at the Rogers County Jail and was transported for medical treatment when he escaped custody at the medical facility in Pryor. Tulsa County deputies were able to locate and take Cartwright into custody after he climbed a tower near 76th St North and Cincinnati.

  • Cartwright escaped custody on February 23, 2026.
  • Cartwright was recaptured on February 25, 2026.

The players

Johnathan Cartwright

A 36-year-old inmate who escaped custody at a medical facility in Pryor, Oklahoma.

Pryor Police

The law enforcement agency that confirmed Cartwright's escape and recapture.

Tulsa County Deputies

The law enforcement officers who located and took Cartwright into custody after he climbed a tower.

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What’s next

The authorities will likely review security protocols at the medical facility to prevent future escapes and determine if any disciplinary action is warranted for the personnel involved in Cartwright's transport and supervision.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of robust security measures at medical facilities that house inmates, as well as the need for vigilance and quick response from law enforcement to apprehend escaped individuals and mitigate any potential risks to public safety.