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Verified 21 May 2026
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Background

Chester County Prison is a prison operated by Chester County, Pennsylvania, located in Pocopson Township, with a West Chester, Pennsylvania postal address. It has the capacity to hold 1,100 inmates, both men and women, and as of June 30, 2023, has a population of 702. The county prison drew national attention with the escape of inmate and Brazilian native Danilo Cavalcante on August 31, 2023. After a 14-day Manhunt by the authorities, Danilo Cavalcante was apprehended under a pile of wood near South Coventry Township, Pennsylvania, on September 13, 2023.

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