By Pat Culverhouse

A 22-year old local man might want to be more selective in the future when choosing a television show. That choice led to a bad decision and an additional charge to an already lengthy list.

D’Angelo Deon Harris managed to slip away from the parish courthouse while being escorted to district court Monday morning, but his bid for freedom was cut short when Minden Police Sgt. Chris Cayer arrested the suspect in a wooded area off Pine Street.

Harris reportedly was headed to a court appearance on charges of aggravated burglary, home invasion, simple criminal damage to property, resisting an officer and simple burglary. Total bond on those charges reportedly exceeded $250,000. Now, Harris faces an additional charge of simple escape.

“We got a call that someone in handcuffs and shackles was seen on Pine Street Monday morning. Our officers along with the Sheriff’s Office and Marshal’s Office responded,” Chief Jared McIver said. “We had him in custody about five minutes after receiving the call.”

McIver said Harris had an unusual explanation for his escape attempt.

“He told Sgt. Cayer that he had watched an episode of a television show about prisoners in lockup and all the bad things that happened. He said he didn’t want to be locked up and have something happen to him,” McIver said.