Vermont DOC Reports Unsuccessful Escape Attempt at Southern State Correctional Facility

Waterbury, VT - The Vermont Department of Corrections today reported an unsuccessful escape attempt at Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF) in Springfield. The individual was identified as Christoph Berger.

Christoph Berger, 28, is detained on a charge of Fugitive from Justice. He was lodged at SSCF on July 6.

On July 11, at approximately4:05pm, correctional staff observedMr. Berger attempting to scale an internal fence in the yard of the facility. Mr. Berger quickly complied withofficers' commandsand was secured without force.

Per Department policy, Vermont State Police and the Department's Corrections Investigative Unit will conduct an independent investigation of the incident.