GIDDINGS SON AND MOTHER CHARGED IN ESCAPE
A Lee County jail inmate is back in custody after escaping custody briefly Tuesday morning, allegedly with the help of his mother.
Accoring to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, 46-year old Brandon Viator of Giddings, somehow removed one of his leg shackles while en route to a court hearing.
Witnesses say Viator fled in a white Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle was spotted in Paige, where a high-speed pursuit began.
(Lee Co Jail)
Viator reportedly dropped off a woman at a convenience store in Paige, who was later identified as Madge Viator, mother of the suspect and owner of the vehicle.
The pursuit, which reached speeds over 100 MPH, ended in Bastrop County.
Numerous agencies were involved in the pursuit. No injuries were reported.
Viator will be charged with Escape, in addition to Violation of Probation/Unlawful Possession Firearm by Felon and Probation Violation Felony/Deadly Conduct.
His mother, Madge, also of Giddings, will be charged with Permit Facilitate Escape.
Both are in custody at the Lee County Jail.