Man who used bathroom break to flee courthouse during guilty verdict for drug overdose death arrested months later in different state

A man who allegedly used a bathroom break to walk out of a Minnesota courtroom where he was waiting to learn his fate for second- and third-degree manslaughter charges has been arrested in Michigan, according to the FBI.

Michael Harlan, 29, managed the escape from the Hennepin County courthouse this March and an active warrant was issued for his arrest, court records reviewed by Law&Crime on Monday confirm.

His escape happened moments after he was accompanied into the courtroom by officers and his attorney and he allegedly asked if he could relieve himself, local Fox affiliate KMSP reported.

After he went to use the restroom, Harlan simply never returned.

Authorities said he was apprehended on Friday in Detroit.

Michael Harlan booking photo Hennepin County Sheriff booking photo.

Michael Harlan booking photo (via Hennepin County Sheriff).

You May Also Like

Milwaukee Man Charged With Years of Horrific Sexual Abuse of 2 Young Girls

A 64-year-old Wisconsin man has been charged with multiple account related to…

‘While playing a video game’: Nurse allegedly caught having sex with 15-year-old stepson when husband came home from work gets license suspended, officials say

Left: Alexis Von Yates (Marion County Jail). Right: Alexis Von Yates (Facebook).…

Wendy Williams Judge: ‘Your Career Is Over!’ Fans Outraged

Wendy Williams’ guardianship battle intensified after sources alleged a judge told her…

‘Don’t kill a woman, you just permanently disfigure them’: Man brought girlfriend ‘flowers and chocolate’ before he set fire to her home while she napped, police say

Background: News footage of the charred home that William Clements Jr. is…