FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: October 21, 2008 Northern District of Florida - Public Affairs Officer Deputy Dominic Guadagnoli (850) 554-6602   Federal Prison Camp (FPC) Pensacola Escapee Being Sought by U.S. Marshals Task Force and Bureau of Prisons   Pensacola, FL - The United States Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force is asking the public's assistance in locating escaped federal inmate, Joaquin Rios who escaped from the Federal Prison Camp (FPC) in Pensacola, Florida. Rios was discovered missing at approximately 1:30pm when he failed to report for the hourly head count during his lawn maintenance work detail at the Pensacola Naval Air Station. Rios was last seen by staff at approximately 12:40 p.m. during the hourly head count. Staff and Navy Security Personnel searched the entire work zone. At 4:00 p.m., the Bureau of Prisons contacted the U.S. Marshals and requested their help. It is unknown whether or not Rios received any outside assistance at this time. "As always, we are working with the officials from the Bureau of Prisons and his apprehension is a top priority," said U.S. Marshal Dennis Williamson., Marshal for the Northern District of Florida. Rios is a 40 year old white male, with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 5'07" tall and weighs approximately 160 lbs. Rios has a tattoo of the name “Ruth” on his right arm. Rios arrived at FPC Pensacola on June 11, 2008 and was serving the remainder of a 240 month sentence. In 2000, he was convicted of Conspiracy, Possession with Intent to Distribute over 5 kilos of Cocaine, Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute a quantity in excess of 100 kilos of Marijuana, and Laundering of Monetary Instruments in 2000. Rios is not considered armed and dangerous at this time, but all precautions should be taken if this fugitive is encountered. If seen, please contact the Marshals Office in Pensacola at (850) 554‑6603, or the U.S. Marshals Headquarters at 1800‑336‑0102, which is available 24 hours. For more information about the U.S. Marshals, visit http://www.usmarshals.gov.