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Escambia Jail Releases The Wrong Inmate
September 9, 2015
Escambia County corrections officers mistakenly released the wrong man from jail Monday, and so far authorities have not found him.
Correction officers meant to release Steve Watson on bond, but they retrieved the wrong inmate and mistakenly released Peter Watson instead. Peter Watson was being held on $2,500 bond on a shoplifting charge.
Shortly after the release, corrections officers realized their mistake and unsuccessfully searched the immediate area surrounding the jail, according to a county news release.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has been notified of the mistake, and jail administration is investigating the incident.
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8 Responses to “Escambia Jail Releases The Wrong Inmate”
David, I haven’t been on in a while and once again… Be still my heart! I love how every post I read of yours makes so much sense. I feel like we’re soul mates!!! Hahaha
REGARDING:
“I’m glad are you perfect people are making comments today,. mistakes do happen you know.”
PRACTICALLY perfect.
There’s a difference.
And yes, we have all made careless mistakes.
Because of that, we understand there are many things we should be careful about.
Releasing people from jail is worthy of double checking because the consequences CAN be fatal.
David for checking your work
I’m glad are you perfect people are making comments today,. mistakes do happen you know.
Stupid is as stupid does.
I bet Steve was mad.
Know of a case where they arrested and held a man on a bogus warrant and held him illegally for 42 days. Same Jail.
I’m glad he isn’t a murderer
Shoplifting.
I would not waste too many resources looking for Mr Watson, he will turn up again.