2 Siblings Jailed; 1 Tricks His Brother’s Keepers in Escape
Troy and Jerry Barnes bring a whole new meaning to the words “brotherly love.”
The brothers were both jailed at the Clark County Detention Center on drug-related charges. Troy Barnes was scheduled for release on his own recognizance, but Jerry Barnes was to remain in custody on a bench warrant.
But when jailers came to release Troy Barnes on Wednesday, Jerry Barnes took his brother’s place and walked out a free man.
“We ask the individuals being released certain questions to minimize those kinds of mix-ups,” said Metro Police Capt. Henry Hoogland. “However, if people conspire to share that information . . they would have a chance of beating us on that.”
Troy Barnes is still awaiting his release. Jail officials won’t let him go until they determine whether he played a role in the deception.
Jerry Barnes remains at large.
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
