A 31-year-old inmate who escaped from custody in Liberty County has been found in Washington state. The escape occurred on July 18 at a medical facility, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood. The inmate, identified as Yorlan Rafael Reyes, was able to escape while in jail custody.
This incident led to the termination of a correctional officer. Further details about the escape and the events surrounding it are available from Houston Public Media.
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