Rockdale County deputies helped Immigration and Customs Enforcement track and recapture an inmate on Monday afternoon who escaped from federal custody, according to the sheriff’s office.
The inmate escaped from ICE custody shortly after leaving the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office.
While Rockdale County deputies assisted in recapturing the inmate, the sheriff’s office clarified that the incident was not part of a broader ICE operation in the community.
Rockdale County deputies’ assistance concluded at 3:10 p.m.
Officials said the inmate was taken into custody by the Conyers Police Department on Mar. 7, and an ICE hold was placed on him. An ICE hold is a legal request for federal authorities to take custody of an inmate.
That inmate was later released to federal custody.
After ICE took custody of the inmate, the inmate escaped.
It is unclear how the inmate managed to escape or if he will face additional charges. Authorities have not released the inmate’s identity.
