HENRICO COUNTY, Va. – The inmate mistakenly released from Henrico Jail East by a deputy Tuesday was been captured, Crime Insider sources told CBS 6.
Those sources said the inmate was serving time for violating two Protective orders. Investigators have not released the man’s name at this time.
The New Kent Sheriff’s Office, Henrico Police, and Virginia State Police were searching for the man around Rt. 30.
There is no word yet on where the inmate was located.
The Henrico County Sheriff’s Office has not released any information about how the improper release happened.
This comes one week after two men unsuccessfully attempted to escape the jail.
Stay with CBS 6 for the latest on this developing story.