WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF SEARCHING FOR WANTED FORMER INMATE
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a Brenham woman they say made fraudulent accusations of sexual assault while in the county jail.
On July 25th, 22-year old jail inmate Kayla Lehann Merritt, made allegations and statements that she was sexually assaulted by a Washington County jailer while incarcerated.
An investigation by the Texas Rangers indicated what they called, “overwhelming evidence” that the allegations were false.
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An arrest warrant has been issued for Merritt for “False Report to Police Officer”, a Class B Misdemeanor.
It is believed that Merritt has fled Brenham and may be in Mississippi.
Authorities are asking should anyone know her whereabouts, to contact Brenham Emergency Communications at 979-337-7272 or the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 979-277-6251.
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