Texas escaped inmate convicted of assaulting public servant back in custody
Trent Thompson was taken back into custody on Sunday. (Texas Department of Criminal Justice)
PLAINVIEW, Texas – A Texas escaped inmate convicted of violent crimes was back in custody on Sunday.
Trent Thompson, 22, was convicted of three counts of aggravated robbery and an aggravated assault on a public servant in Coleman County. He was last seen around 11:14 p.m. on Saturday at the Formby Unit in Plainview, Texas in the northwest part of the state. He was recaptured in Coleman, Texas, about 250 miles from the prison, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
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When he fled, he was wearing a white prison uniform.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is looking for an escaped inmate convicted of violent crimes. (Texas Department of Criminal Justice) Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.
About the Author Cynthia Miranda graduated from UT Austin and is a proud Houstonian. She is passionate about covering breaking news and community stories. Cynthia previously covered elections, the historic 2021 Texas winter storm, and other news in East Texas. In addition to writing, she also loves going to concerts, watching movies, and cooking with her family.
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