The prisoners, aged 19 to 22, managed to reach the prison roof and used a “homemade rope to descend the side of the prison,” the statement said.
Prison staff found that the men had disappeared from their cell just before midnight on Sunday, according to the note. All inmates are considered armed and dangerous.
“Merced County sheriff’s office has formed a task force to track and arrest these fugitives,” the statement said. “Anyone with information or anyone who sees any of these individuals is asked not to approach them and immediately call 9-1-1.”
The prisoners were facing a series of charges.
According to the note, Gabriel Coronado, 19, of Atwater, Calif., Was detained on charges of attempted murder, shooting at an inhabited residence, participating in a street gang, a criminal with a firearm and parole violation.
Manuel Leon, 21, of Vallejo, California, was arrested on charges of assault with a firearm, shot in an inhabited residence, official evasion of peace – reckless driving, participating in a gang of street criminals and carrying a loaded gun, said the statement.
The sheriff’s office said Andres Rodriguez, Jr., 21, of Planada, California, was being held on charges of attempted murder, shooting at an inhabited residence, participating in a criminal street gang and a criminal in possession of a firearm. .
Fabian Roman, 22, of Los Banos, California, was being held on charges of murder, according to the note.
Edgar Ventura, 22, of Portland, Oregon, was being held on charges of possession of a firearm, participation in a criminal street gang and parole violation, the statement said.
Jorge Barron, 20, of Atwater, was under arrest for violation of the probation charge, according to the statement.
The sheriff’s office said it would update the public with additional information when available.
This is a story in development and will be updated when more information becomes available.