Gainesville officers catch teen who escaped custody at ER

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Gainesville Police officers found a teen who escaped custody while being evaluated at a medical center on Friday morning.

Officers say they arrested Jomorian Green, 16, on an outstanding felony warrant and additional charges. Green was taken to the Millhopper Emergency Room on Northwest 43rd Street for medical clearance

GPD officials say he fled from the emergency room just after 3:40 a.m. and was found several hours later.

Officers say Green was handcuffed behind his back at the time of his escape.

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