Hearing date set for jail escapee

John Broman, 41, faces a preliminary hearing in Beaver County Central Court Monday, January 25,2021 at 10 a.m. in connection with new charges  of escape  and violating his  bond. He was arriagned by District Justice John Armour on Friday and returned to jail,  Bond was set  at $1 million. He escaped from the jail Thursday morning following arraignment on charges of arson, possession of a controlled substance and disorderly conduct. That bond was also set at $1 million.

Hopewell Police assisted by Aliquippa , the Beaver County  sheriff’s department and the county detectives  brought him into custody  Friday morning after receiving information  he was located at a residence on Lexington Drive in Hopewell Township, according to Police Chief Brian Uhrmacher.
A press release was issued by the Beaver County Sheriff’s Department congratulating and thanking the multiple departments in the apprehension without incident. The release also stated it was a team effort and everyone should be commended.