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Calhoun Co. prisoner attempts to escape during medical appointment

Calhoun County Sheriff 12262024
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CALHOUN CO., Mich. — The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office says a prisoner is back in custody after an attempted escape during a medical appointment.

In a release, the office says deputies were with the 30-year-old man at a local hospital for a hand injury shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday when he ran off.

They did not specify which hospital.

The prisoner was caught after a short chase, and back in custody by 8:04 a.m. with help from a Battle Creek Police Officer.

The man was originally being held on one count of Resist and Obstruct/Assault on a corrections officer. The Sheriff's Office says it will be seeking additional charges related to the attempted case.

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