On Tuesday, Harris County Sheriff’s Office announced that Travis Earl Bryant II, 47, had been captured earlier this morning, one week after his escape.
Officials believe Bryant escaped through the releasing area at around 12:55 p.m. on Jan. 28.
Please help us locate escapee Travis Earl Bryant II, 47, who exited the Harris County Joint Processing Center releasing area around 12:55 p.m., today. He was wearing a dark grey colored mechanics jumper. Bryant is a black male 6ft in height and 175 lb. Call 713-221-6000 pic.twitter.com/xxL50pde36
Bryant had a hold on him from Jefferson County and had been arrested in Harris County on a misdemeanor charge of possession of a controlled substance. He was in the process of being transferred to Jefferson County at the time of his escape.
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