Bismarck, ND – A North Dakota inmate who escaped from a minimum-security correctional facility last week has been taken back into custody, according to state authorities.
The North Dakota Highway Patrol confirmed that Roman James Poitra, 38, was apprehended in Devils Lake on November 14, 2025, ending a six-day search that began after his escape from the Missouri River Correctional Center (MRCC) in Bismarck.
According to the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR), Poitra walked away from the MRCC around 11:19 a.m. on November 8. The facility is unfenced and houses residents under minimum custody requirements.
Authorities say Poitra was serving a sentence for possession of prohibited materials in Cass County and for failing to register as a sex offender. His projected release date was January 2028.
The DOCR immediately notified the Highway Patrol after discovering the escape, leading to a coordinated search across several counties. Investigators noted that Poitra had ties to the Devils Lake area, where he was ultimately found.
Poitra is now back in custody, and officials have not released additional details regarding his capture.
Anyone with information on similar incidents or potential assistance in future alerts is encouraged to contact the North Dakota Highway Patrol at 701-328-9921.
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