Suspect who escaped Joint Processing Center captured, HCSO says

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Harris County Sheriff's Office authorities are reporting that an escaped inmate they were searching for was located on Thursday afternoon. 

According to officials, two Baytown police detention officers were taking three prisoners to the Harris County Joint Processing Center. 

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Upon arrival, officials said 22-year-old Daniel Eugene Douglas managed to escape from the sally port as the vehicle gate was being opened to allow another law enforcement vehicle to depart. 

Daniel Douglas

Officials said they established a command post, and officers from the Special Investigations Division assisted Harris County authorities in the search. Baytown police also assisted with the escape charge and the warrant for his arrest. 

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Douglas was located by METRO police and was taken into custody. 

Officials said Douglas was originally charge with aggravated assault in a family violence case.