Updated to reflect the convict has been caught
HOUSTON (Covering Katy News) - The Harris County Jail accidentally released a prisoner who was recently sentenced to 25-years for aggravated assault of a family member. Eventually he was caught and returned to the jail.
“The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the erroneous release of Marcelo Perez Campos, 61, from the Harris County Jail,” said a statement to local media. “HCSO is asking for the public’s help locating Campos.”
Campos was sentenced on February 20, 2023, to 25 years for aggravated assault of a family member and was due to be sent to state prison.
“Due to an apparent clerical error, Campos was inadvertently released on Tuesday, February 28, 2023,” the Sheriff’s Office said.
An internal investigation is also underway to determine if any policy or procedural violations occurred.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at 713-755-6055 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
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