HUNTSVILLE, TX — A 28-year-old inmate is now back in custody after escaping from a Huntsville Unit Friday afternoon.
TDCJ said via email that Matthew Garza was returning from a court appearance in Frio County and was scheduled to overnight at the Huntsville Unit.
While moving inmates off the bus, Garza separated from the group, according to TDCJ. A person noticed Garza and contacted officials.
Garza was captured by Sam Houston State University Police at 3:45 p.m.
Garza was serving a 23-year sentence for burglary with intent to commit an assault, and a 12-year sentence for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon out of Harris County, according to TDCJ.
Garza is now facing felony escape charges.