Douglas County Jail inmate charged with aggravated escape from custody

A Douglas County Jail inmate who did not return for a work release program was charged Monday with aggravated escape from custody while held on conviction of a felony.

Jeffrey Desmond Murdock, 47, of St. Louis, Mo., was arrested Saturday morning after failing to return in a 24-hour period from the program at the Douglas County Jail, Lt. Steve Lewis said.

Murdock pleaded no contest in December to violation of a protection order and domestic battery.

Murdock was never a threat to the public, Lewis said.