UPDATE: Ronrika Ben, who police say escaped custody at the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on August 17, 2018 turned himself in Saturday night at 6:30.
Charges are pending.
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The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office says they are searching for a man wanted for simple escape last week.
Deputies are asking the public to be on the lookout for 33-year-old Ronrika Ben who escaped from custody at the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on August 17, 2018.
He is described as 5’08” in height, 180 lbs with numerous tattoos.
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Ben, according to deputies, escaped from custody after being transported from a local medical facility.
Ben’s criminal history was provided by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s office and includes the following offenses.
• Simple Burglary
• Narcotics Possession
• Narcotics Distribution
• Traffic violations
• Escape
• Resisting an Officer
• Flight from an Officer
• Illegal Possession of Stolen Things
• Firearms violations
• Domestic abuse
• Child endangerment
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ronrika Ben is asked to contact the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office at 337-232-9211 or CrimeStoppers at 337-232-8477.