Mistakenly released Harris County inmate caught in Florida, officials say
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - A Harris County inmate has been caught after he was mistakenly released from custody, according to authorities.
Harris County: Inmate arrested after mistaken release
What we know:
Officials say 36-year-old Troy Dugas was released from the Harris County Jail on Sunday afternoon. According to a preliminary investigation, jail staff did not properly document Dugas state prison sentence in his file.
In an update on Thursday, the sheriff's office said Dugas was caught in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Local authorities credited a U.S. Marshals task force in the Florida area for making the arrest.
What we don't know:
There is no other information on how Dugas was found in Florida.
Harris County inmate released from jail by mistake: HCSO
The Harris County Sheriff's Office reports Troy Dugas was mistakenly released from jail on Sunday and anyone who spots him is asked to contact 911.
More on Dugas' release
The backstory:
According to authorities, Dugas was supposed to be serving a five-year sentence for assaulting a family member in Fort Bend County and a two-year sentence for evading arrest in Brazoria County.
His sentences were properly documented, leading to a mistaken assumption he was eligible for release once his Harris County charges were dismissed.
The Source: Harris County Sheriff's Office and previous FOX 26 reporting.