Clinton Correctional Facility employee Joyce Mitchell has been arrested for allegedly helping convicted murderers Richard Matt and David Sweat escape from prison last week. Mitchell, who reportedly had a relationship with the Matt, allegedly provided the two prisoners with power tools to aide in their escape and planned on serving as a getaway driver before a last-minute change of heart.

Mitchell will be charged with promoting first degree prison contraband and fourth degree criminal facility. Both charges are felonies.


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