An inmate who escaped from a Los Angeles County facility two weeks ago was arrested by authorities Friday.
On March 28, Deshon R. Daniels, 26, was serving his sentence at the Male Community Reentry Program facility when he escaped at around 7:45 p.m., according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Authorities received an alert that he had tampered with his ankle monitor. Following a search of the buildings and grounds, he was nowhere to be found.
Authorities with the CDCR and local law enforcement agencies were notified and began searching for Daniels.
On April 11 at around 1:15 p.m., Daniels was located in Los Angeles and arrested by CDCR agents.
He was initially sentenced to 15 years in prison for two counts of second-degree robbery with enhancements for use of a firearm.
Following his escape from the CDCR facility, Daniels will be rehoused at a prison and his case will be referred to the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office for consideration of escape charges.
The Male Community Reentry Program allows eligible offenders committed to state prison to serve the end of their sentences in the reentry center to ease their transition from custody to the community. It is a voluntary program for male offenders who have two years or less left to serve.
CDCR officials said 99% of incarcerated people who have escaped or walked away from an adult institution, camp or facility have been apprehended.
