Louisiana Inmate Escapes After Throwing Substance on Officer

(Berwick, Louisiana) - An inmate is on the loose after he reportedly escaped from a south Louisiana jail.

Cecil Michael Stratton escaped from the Berwick Police Department jail at around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, during lockdown procedures.

According to KATC TV-3, he remains at large and is considered dangerous. Police ssay that if you see him, you should not approach the suspect.

Stratton allegedly threw a chemical substance in the face of a jailer as they were performing the lockdown procedure, and this allowed him and another inmate to escape from the facility. Police were able to catch the other inmate who got out, but Stratton was able to get away.

Police say that he's escaped from jail before; previously, he escaped from a facility in North Louisiana.

Anyone with information on Stratton's whereabouts is asked to contact the Berwick Police Department at (985) 384-7710 or dial 911.

Here's a look at the inmate that police are looking for. If and when he is apprehended, we will provide updates here and on this station's mobile app.

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