Tory Dugas, 36, was ready to start a seven-year sentence for assaulting a family member and evading arrest. However, he was mistakenly released from Harris County jail early Sunday morning after being held on other dismissed charges. Officials revealed a "thorough investigation" is underway to uncover how this mix-up occurred, with suspect paperwork failing to reflect his prison sentence properly.
The error went unnoticed until Monday, when jail staff were reviewing details for transfers to state custody. Police are urging the public to report any sightings of Dugas, who remains at large. This incident isn't isolated; earlier this year, another convict was mistakenly released due to a name mix-up, highlighting ongoing concerns within the Harris County jail system.
