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Escaped Liberty County inmate captured in Seattle after nearly three weeks on the run
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Corley Peel , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The inmate, Yorlan Rafael Reyes, was in custody of the Liberty County Sheriff's Office when he escaped while receiving medical treatment.
An inmate who escaped from a hospital in the Houston area has been caught in Seattle, Washington. The escape occurred nearly three weeks ago. The inmate, Yorlan Rafael Reyes, was in custody of the Liberty County Sheriff's Office when he escaped while receiving medical treatment.
He was apprehended by the United States Marshals Service. Further details about the capture and investigation are available from the Liberty County Sheriff's Office, which credited multiple agencies for their work in locating Reyes.
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Category: local Published: August 5, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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