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Inmate Mistakenly Released From Jail Is Back Behind Bars
September 13, 2015
The inmate mistakenly released from the Escambia County Jail last Monday by corrections officers is now back behind bars.
Correction officers meant to release Steve Watson on bond, but they retrieved the wrong inmate and mistakenly released 53-year old 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.
Watson was re-booked into the Escambia County Jail late Friday night.
The incident was under investigation by jail administration and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
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5 Responses to “Inmate Mistakenly Released From Jail Is Back Behind Bars”
Good grief Mick have you not ever made a mistake? How often to you hear that this happens-Rarely, if ever. Cut these ppl some slack. SMH.
Daddy,
You were CLEARLY one of the best! Accidental releases, hiring 200 at prisons in the area… Sit back with your remote and rest.. You have earned it, sir!
To mick: The jail did this, NOT law enforcement. Did you read the story? Did you assume the jail belongs to the SO?
Hey Mick — those that work in the jail are human. Humans make mistakes. The issue is to identify how and why the mistake occurred and make the necessary corrections.
This kind of mistake shouldn’t happen, no excuse, the law abiding taxpayers deserve and expect more from law enforcement