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Liberty County correctional officer fired following inmate's escape from hospital
Summary by Spring Editorial Desk Kyle McClenagan , as published by Houston Public Media
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The inmate, Yorlan Rafael Reyes, is 31 years old and was able to escape on July 18.
A correctional officer in Liberty County has been fired after an inmate escaped from a hospital. The inmate, Yorlan Rafael Reyes, is 31 years old and was able to escape on July 18. The search for Reyes is still ongoing as of Thursday.
Further details about the escape and the search efforts are available from Houston Public Media. Limited information is available about the circumstances surrounding the escape and the officer's termination, but the incident is being reported by local news sources, including Houston Public Media, which may have additional updates and information.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A correctional officer in Liberty County has been fired after an inmate escaped from a hospital. The inmate, Yorlan Rafael Reyes, is 31 years old and was able to escape on July 18. The search for…
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