October 28, 2019
Inmate Escape / Release in Error
Commissioner: Timothy C. Ward
Director of Public Affairs: Joan Heath
FORSYTH, GA - On October 25 at approximately 11:30a.m., inmate Tony Maycon Munoz-Mendez was released in error from Rogers State Prison in Reidsville, Georgia.
All resources are being utilized to ensure the rapid apprehension of Munoz-Mendez, including the Georgia Department of Corrections Fugitive Unit and US Marshals. The public is reminded to call 911, and do not approach.
Please see attached BOLO sheet for description and other details on Munoz-Mendez.
Updates will be provided as they become available.
About the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC)
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has one of the largest prison systems in the U.S. and is responsible for supervising nearly 52,000 state prisoners. It is the largest law enforcement agency in the state with approximately 10,500 employees. For more information on the GDC, call 478-992-5247 or visit https://gdc.georgia.gov.