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Summit County deputies find escaped inmate in wooded area

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Posted at 10:35 AM, May 30, 2023
and last updated 2023-05-31 12:34:02-04

Summit County deputies have found an inmate who escaped from custody on Tuesday in a wooded area in Akron.

According to the sheriff's office, a deputy was transporting Jason Conrad to Summa Health in Akron at 8 a.m.

Conrad was handcuffed and in a boot from a previous injury.

When the deputy was removing Conrad from the transport vehicle, he was able to remove his boot and run away, authorities said.

On Wednesday, an Ohio State Highway Patrol plane had eyes on Conrad in a wooded area off Aqueduct Street.

According to authorities, Conrad attempted to run away but was chased down.

He is on his way back to jail.

No injuries were reported during the search.