Escaped inmate apprehended in Houston

Hays County

Staff Report on December 4, 2015

Staff report

An escaped inmate trustee who has been on run and the woman aiding him were both apprehended in the early morning hours Friday in Houston.

According to a Hays County press release, Omar Maya-Rangel, 29, and Marinda Seawright, 32, were arrested in Houston at approximately 4 a.m.

The two were arrested after an officer conducted a traffic stop on their vehicle and recognized the subjects. The officer was able to confirm their identities.

Maya-Rangel faces a charge of Escape, while ...

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