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Liberty County inmate arrested in Washington nearly 3 weeks after Kingwood escape
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Briahn Hawkins , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the escape and arrest are available from local news sources, including FOX 26 Houston.
A Liberty County inmate who escaped in Kingwood has been apprehended. The inmate, Yorlan Reyes, was arrested in Mukilteo, Washington. This arrest occurred nearly three weeks after the escape.
Local authorities had provided information about Reyes to the US Marshals, which led to his capture. The US Marshals then made the arrest in Mukilteo. Further details about the escape and arrest are available from local news sources, including FOX 26 Houston.
For more information on the incident and the circumstances surrounding Reyes' escape and capture, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: safety Published: August 6, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Liberty County inmate who escaped in Kingwood has been apprehended. The inmate, Yorlan Reyes, was arrested in Mukilteo, Washington. This arrest occurred nearly three weeks after the escape. Local…
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