Department staff responded and detained an individual following an attempted escape on Thursday
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Corrections today reported an unsuccessful escape attempt at Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield, Vermont. The individual was identified as Michael Farnsworth.
On June 5, at approximately 4:49pm, Mr. Farnsworth was observed in the transport dock area of SSCF attempting to open the gate. Staff made multiple attempts to verbally redirect Mr. Farnsworth back to the facility. Mr. Farnsworth was unresponsive to verbal commands from staff, who subsequently detained Mr. Farnsworth and escorted him back to the facility. Throughout the incident, Mr. Farnsworth did not breach the secure portion of the facility.
Per Department policy, Vermont State Police and the Department’s Corrections Investigative Unit will conduct independent investigations of the incident.
Michael Farnsworth, 36, was remanded to DOC custody on October 31, 2024. He is detained on charges of Disorderly Conduct, Violation of Conditions of Release and Resisting Arrest. He is serving an underlying sentence of five to fifteen years for four counts of Burglary.
6.6.2025. Waterbury, VT – Vermont Department of Corrections
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