Search Continues For Escaped Dallas Inmate Who Jumped The Gate To Freedom

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Despite receiving a flurry of tips, deputies are still searching for escaped Dallas County inmate Raymond Aguero, 28.

The Dallas County Sheriff's Department said he jumped over a gate in the rear dock area of the Lew Sterrett Justice Center around 7:20 p.m.

Officers immediately searched behind the jail with flashlights near the Trinity Levee to no avail.

Aguero has a lengthy rap sheet (although his history of charges doesn't include any violent offenses). He was in custody on the following charges: Evading Arrest, Resisting Arrest, Bond Forfeiture – Unlawful Carry of a Weapon, Affidavit to Go Off Bond / Manufacture or Deliver of Control Substance PG/1 over 3 grams, Bond Forfeiture / Driving While Intoxicated and Bond Forfeiture / Burglary of a Vehicle.

Aguero has an active arrest warrant for Escape While Arrested/Confined.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact the Dallas Sheriff's Department at 214.749.8641.