Prison officials discovered him missing Saturday..and his escape has many Mendota residents on edge. It s scary to know how easily he escaped, says one resident, Gloria Perez.
The 34-year-old inmate was sentenced to 130 months in the Southern District of Mississipi for charges related to possession of meth with intent to distribute.
Federal officials haven t released how the Terrazas managed to leave the facility. Where s the precaution? For our safety, what s going on in there? says Perez.
The minimum security facility is adjacent to the Federal Correctional Institution in Mendota and currently houses 107 male inmates.
Action News reached out to Mendota s Pro Tem, who says, No doubt this is very concerning and cause for alarm..