MDC inmate mistakenly released turns herself in

Third inmate mistakenly released from Metropolitan Detention Center

A third inmate has been mistakenly released this month from the Metropolitan Detention Center.

Update: Police have arrested Desiree Sanchez on Sunday evening. They say she called 911 to turn herself in.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A third inmate has been mistakenly released this month from the Metropolitan Detention Center.

According to Bernalillo County, 44-year-old Desiree Sanchez was inadvertently released on Wednesday, July 24. She was being held on armed robbery and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon charges.

MDC staff are now working with local law enforcement to bring Sanchez back into custody.

Last week, MDC said they were going to do an exhaustive review of the policies and procedures for inmate releases. They also implemented a new protocol mandating a second release check for all inmates.

MDC’s Office of Professional Standards is investigating.

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