Inmate found, arrested after escaping Chippenham Hospital

A health story from Virginia, reported by WRIC Richmond.

Health · Virginia · October 19, 2026

From WRIC Richmond

An inmate who escaped from Chippenham Hospital Sunday night has been found and arrested, according to the Chesterfield County Police Department.

Reported by WRIC Richmond, October 19, 2026. Read the full story at WRIC Richmond →

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