Authorities in Harris County are searching for Troy Dugas, who was mistakenly released from jail despite state prison sentences for assault and evading arrest.

A manhunt is underway after the Harris County Sheriff's Office said an inmate was "mistakenly released" from jail over the weekend. Troy Dugas, 36, was released from the Harris County Jail around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday after personnel mistakenly believed he was eligible for release, according to preliminary information from the sheriff's office.