CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — Two men escaped from the Chesterfield County detention center Thursday morning, the sheriff's office announced. The next day, both of the inmates were taken into custody.
Law enforcement were "actively searching" for Austin Drake and Harold Bryant, Jr., the sheriff's department said.
Arrest records show Drake has been previously charged with attempted murder. Bryant has a criminal record including criminal charges for larceny.
Drake, 25, was announced as being back in custody Friday afternoon. Later Friday, officials announced Bryant, 26, was also in custody.
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