9 juveniles escape from Pennsylvania detention center after riot, authorities say

Morgantown, Pa. — Nine juveniles escaped Sunday night from Abraxas Academy, a juvenile detention center in Morgantown, the Berks County District Attorney's Office said.

It happened just after 8 o'clock, according to the DA's office.

There was a riot just before the escape, Pennsylvania State Police said, but authorities said law enforcement subsequently regained control of the facility.