Braden Findley found after escaping custody in Harris County, deputies say

HOUSTON - A man who escaped custody and prompted a search earlier this week has been taken back into custody, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office says.

The sheriff’s office announced Wednesday that Braden Findley, 20, was found at a motel on Mason Road and I-10 with his girlfriend.

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Braden Findley (Photo: Harris County Sheriffs Office)

The incident began Monday evening when the sheriff’s office said units were called out to the 2300 block of Wigmaker Drive in reference to a terroristic threat call for service.

Officials said a deputy took Findley into custody for felony violation of a protective order/retaliation and took him to the Clay Road Substation, located at 16715 Clay Road.

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When the deputy went to escort Findley into the substation, officials say he removed his handcuffs and fled on foot.