Woman charged with helping 2 inmates escape Philadelphia prison

Ameen Hurst and Nasir Grant remain at large
From left: Nasir Grant and Ameen Hurst
From left: Nasir Grant and Ameen Hurst Photo credit Philadelphia Department of Prisons

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A 21-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the escape of two inmates at Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center.

Authorities tracked down Xianni Stalling after they discovered recorded inmate calls between her and Ameen Hurst.

Hurst, 18, and Nasir Grant, 24, escaped from the prison on State Road around 8:30 Sunday night through a hole they allegedly cut through a fence.

Officials are continuing to search for the pair. Hurst was previously charged with four murders, two attempted murders and related offenses. Grant faces several gun and drug charges.

Xianni Stalling
Xianni Stalling Photo credit Philadelphia Police Department

Stalling now faces charges of escape, criminal use of communication facility, conspiracy and hindering apprehension, and harboring or concealing. She was charged early Thursday morning and remains behind bars.

Hurst and Grant remain on the loose.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Philadelphia Department of Prisons