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Erath County Sheriff's Office seeking the public's help searching for an escaped inmate
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Toni Marie , as published by FOX 44 News (KWKT)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway If the individual is seen, people are warned not to approach and instead call 911 immediately.
The Erath County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating an escaped inmate. Residents of central Texas are advised to be vigilant and report any sightings. If the individual is seen, people are warned not to approach and instead call 911 immediately.
The escaped inmate is identified as Trestin Nolte. The sheriff's office is working to locate and apprehend Nolte. For more information on the search and the escaped inmate, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 44 News.
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Category: local Published: August 3, 2026 Source: FOX 44 News (KWKT) Reading time: 1 min
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