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2 inmates caught during attempted escape in Barboursville

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Joseph Gibson -- Source: West Virginia Regional Jail Authority Joseph Gibson -- Source: West Virginia Regional Jail Authority
Samuel Breedlove -- Source: West Virginia Regional Jail Authority Samuel Breedlove -- Source: West Virginia Regional Jail Authority

Two men were caught trying to escape from the Western Regional Jail after officers noticed damage to their cell.

Jail officials say Joseph Gibson and Samuel Breedlove ripped the toilet from the cell wall and tried to use it to chisel their way out.

Officials said they were caught during a cell check after guards noticed the damaged brick in the wall.

Both were charged with attempted escape and destruction of property.

Gibson was in jail on charges of robbery, assault, night time burglary and kidnapping.

Breedlove was in jail on a charge of entering without breaking.

All are felony charges.

The cell is closed off until repairs can be made.

Both men will appear in magistrate court Aug. 3 at 10:30 a.m.