The Delaware Department of Correction said the following offenders absconded this afternoon from the Hazel D. Plant Women’s Treatment Facility, a Community Corrections Center in New Castle. Their whereabouts are unknown and unauthorized at this time. Preliminary information is both offenders were wearing gray sweatpants and sweatshirts. A Warrant for Escape after Conviction has been issued.
Community Corrections Centers are Level 4 facilities where the Department of Correction manages offenders who are transitioning back into the community. These centers are not secured like Level 5 prisons, as offenders are permitted to leave the facility to go to work, seek jobs, or attend approved treatment sessions.
Anyone with information on these offenders are asked to call 1-(800) 542-9524 or their local police department.
Name: Nicole Thompson
Date of Birth: 08/07/1972
Last known address: Wilmington, DE
Race/Gender: White/Female
Height: 4’11”
Weight: 123
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blonde
Current Offense: Violation of Probation – Criminal Trespassing
Tattoos: right forearm, left ankle, right shoulder
Name: Melissa Pote
Date of Birth: 07/08/1995
Last known address: Felton, DE
Race/Gender: White/Female
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 165
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Brown
Current Offense: Violation of Probation – Driving Under the Influence Community