Inmate apprehended after escaping from WNC jail

An inmate and illegal immigrant who escaped from a Western North Carolina jail last week is now back in custody.

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office announced Sunday that Erick Johnny Perez had been apprehended by the Fletcher Police Department.

Last Thursday, Perez reportedly used an emergency exit in the recreation area that was left open due to a technical glitch, to escape…

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