Ricardo Medina-Rodriguez faces an escape charge after he fled custody during dialysis, according to the Smith County Sheriff's Office.
The deputy involved in the case has resigned, the sheriff's office said.
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Ricardo Medina-Rodriguez faces an escape charge, and the deputy involved in the case has resigned.
Ricardo Medina-Rodriguez faces an escape charge after he fled custody during dialysis, according to the Smith County Sheriff's Office.
The deputy involved in the case has resigned, the sheriff's office said.
Written by The Alamo Republican from CBS19’s reporting, using only the facts in it. CBS19’s own headline: “Arrest documents identify deputy who transported escaped Smith County inmate”
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