FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) — An inmate who took extreme measures to escape custody is back behind bars after a brief but intense manhunt.
Anthony Romine, who was initially booked on July 3 on a felony warrant for petty theft, violation of pre-trail release, and two counts of counterfeiting, faked a fall injury in jail on Saturday morning. Once transported to the hospital, Romine made a his escape on foot.
After a seven-hour search, Flagler County Sheriff’s deputies received a tip from a nearby gas station clerk. The K-9 patrol team then found Romine hiding in the woods and took him back into custody.
Romine now faces additional charges, including escape, battery on a law enmforcement officer and resisting without violence.
Authorities are investigating how the deputy assigned to guard Romine at the hospital became distracted, allowing the escape to occur.
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