(WXYZ) — The fugitive mistakenly released by police in Ohio and believed to be in Detroit is now in the custody of Michigan State Police, the department confirmed.
HAPPENING NOW: Police chase and crash near Harper & Gunston connected to search for improperly released MDOC inmate Talleon Stephon Brazil, @mspmetrodet confirms. Brazil is in custody. We're en route to scene @wxyzdetroit @BrianAbelTV @AmeeraDavid pic.twitter.com/aEC8myeHTG
— Jenn Schanz (@JennSchanzWXYZ) February 1, 2020
According to the MDOC, Talleon Stephon Brazil was serving time at the Saginaw Correction Facility when he was arrested in Portsmouth, Ohio on Jan. 14 to face a series of drug-related charges.
Instead of keeping him in custody until the criminal case concluded, the MDOC said they released Brazil on bond. He was picked up on Jan. 21 by members of his family and it's believed they brought him back to Detroit.
The MDOC said they were notified Thursday about the mistake.
In 2010, he was sentenced to 15-40 years in prison for unarmed robbery, carjacking, felony firearms, possession of weapons by a felon, and delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance.
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