The wrong man was released from jail due to an error by a bail bondsman, according to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office.
Patrick Taylor, the released inmate, was mistaken by the bail bondsman to be Patrick Mitchell.
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“Our staff did everything correctly with all policies and procedures followed,” said a Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson.
Taylor and Mitchell were both in jail for drug-related charges. Both inmates had $50,000 bonds.
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office said even though an error was made, the bail issued to Taylor by a judge was paid and he was released. He will not be recaptured since that bond is paid.
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