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Bastrop County deputies locate escaped inmate

Deputies were able to locate an inmate who escaped from jail Friday afternoon.

Deputies were able to locate an inmate who escaped from jail Friday afternoon.

Mattew Cagwin was located at approximately 7:20 p.m. and surrendered without incident, according to the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office.

Cagwin was doing routine yard work when he walked away from the jail facility at approximately 1:30 p.m. Friday afternoon, BCSO said.

Cagwin was booked into the jail on non-violent charges. BCSO said that additional charges will be filed against him in connection to the escape.

The Austin Police Department and Travis County Sheriff's Office assisted in the search.

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