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Escaped prisoner Everett Robinson captured by Michigan State Police
Posted: 05.23.2012 at 5:44 AM
Updated: 05.28.2012 at 7:20 AM
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The search has been turned over to Michigan State Police

Police have seized Everett Robinson who escaped from police custody last week.
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ROSCOMMON COUNTY -- Authorities in Roscommon County have caught escaped prisoner Evertt Robinson. 

The search concluded early Monday mroning as NBC25 learned of his capture by Michigan State Police.  There will be a press conference to announce the capture at 11:30 a.m. on Monday at the Houghton Lake Post.

Search crews have combed areas in Roscommon and Arenac County as the manhunt continued since Robinson's escape last Monday.

Police say Robinson disarmed a deputy while being transported from Standish for a home invasion hearing.

Robinson reportedly grabbed the gun and seized control of the car. 

Deputies later found the car abandoned on M-55 near I-75.

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