Inmate Mistakenly Released From Calcasieu Correctional Center, Later Returned to Custody

Lake Charles, LA, October 15, 2026 —

An inmate serving time for drug-related charges was mistakenly released from the Calcasieu Correctional Center because of an error by CPSO deputies, according to the information provided. The inmate was later located and returned to custody.

The available information does not identify the inmate or specify when the release occurred. It also does not explain how the error happened, how long the inmate was outside custody, or where the inmate was located. No further details were provided about the return to the correctional center.

The description identifies the underlying charges only as drug-related; it does not name the specific charges or provide information about the inmate’s sentence. It also does not say whether the release led to any additional actions or whether the deputies involved faced any consequences.

The known outcome is that the inmate was located and returned to custody. Further details about the incident were not included in the information available for this report.

Story summarized from the original created by American Press Staff on americanpress.com, see more information here.

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