Jail inmate re-captured after escaping custody

TYLER – A man is now facing additional charges in Tatum after police said he assaulted an officer and escaped custody at a Tyler hospital. According to officials, Antwuan Jefferson was arrested for robbery and assault on Sunday after he “had robbed the victim and taken an undisclosed amount of money.” Jefferson was incarcerated in the Rusk County Jail before an officer was reportedly instructed to take him to a Tyler hospital for medical treatment. “This medical treatment had nothing to do with the arrest or his incarceration in the Rusk County Jail,” officials with Tatum PD said. Jefferson allegedly assaulted an officer after being seen by medical professionals at the hospital, and attempted to take a firearm from the officer. Officials said the officer retained the firearm, and Jefferson escaped custody.

According to authorities, Jefferson ran into the parking lot and to the street before a police officer and a Texas DPS trooper were able to capture him.

Police reported that no one was injured or required medical treatment, and Jefferson was taken back to the Rusk County Jail where he was charged with robbery, assault causing bodily injury, assault on a peace officer and escape while arrested.

His bond has not yet been set, as of Tuesday morning.