Man accused of escaping from prison, crimes to appear in court

ALBUQUERQUE, NM (KRQE) – Josef Toney is expected back in court Monday to see if he will stay locked up pending trial.

Toney recently escaped from the Youth Services Center in May and returned the next day.

Toney was being held in the juvenile facility on murder charges related to a 2021 shooting in which he admitted killing two people.

Toney also faces charges related to his escape. He is expected back in court Monday afternoon at 1:30.