Escaped inmate captured after cutting off ankle monitor in Frederick County

An inmate who escaped and cut off his ankle monitor Thursday in Frederick County was captured, according to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies said 40-year-old Robert Andrew Bloom ran away after violating the terms of his treatment program. He was discharged from the facility and remanded to the Carroll County Detention Center.

As Carroll County deputies arrived at the Orenda facility, they saw Bloom leave through the rear of the facility and enter a wooded area. Deputies later found his GPS ankle monitor, which had been cut off.

The Frederick County Sheriff's Office responded to the area, established a perimeter and launched an extensive search for Bloom using drones, K-9 teams and a Maryland State Police helicopter.

Frederick County deputies eventually found Bloom and took him into custody.

Bloom is being returned to the Carroll County Detention Center, where he will be charged with second-degree escape.

The Frederick County Sheriff's Office also said additional charges are pending against Bloom related to his arrest.