Jail escapee also was a fugitive in 2012 Newport case, authorities say

Orange County sheriff's Lt. Jeff Hallock speaks at a news conference Monday outside the Central Men's Jail in Santa Ana, where three inmates escaped Friday.

Orange County sheriff’s Lt. Jeff Hallock speaks at a news conference Monday outside the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana, where three inmates escaped Friday.  (Nick Ut / AP)

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Orange County sheriff’s deputies investigate early Saturday after three inmates charged with violent crimes escaped Friday from the Central Men’s Jail in Santa Ana.  (Kevin Warn / AP)