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Oregon Man Back Behind Bars After 'Mistaken Release': Sheriff

Oregon Man Back Behind Bars After 'Mistaken Release': Sheriff

Summary

A 26-year-old man named Ty Sage, charged with second-degree murder and first-degree robbery, was mistakenly released from jail in Oregon due to a misinterpretation of a court order. He was rearrested without incident at a gas station after the error was discovered.

Key Facts

  • Ty Sage is charged with second-degree murder and first-degree robbery.
  • He was incorrectly allowed to post bail and was released from the Multnomah County Detention Center.
  • The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office admitted to misinterpreting a court order, which led to Sage’s release.
  • Sage was arrested again by the sheriff's office and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Florence, Oregon.
  • The initial court order wrongly indicated his bail was set at $5,000 when he had actually been denied bail.
  • The Multnomah County Sheriff promised to improve processes to prevent such errors in the future.
  • The incident is still under investigation, and Sage will be held without bail.

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