State Police captured one of the men who escaped from custody during a medical evaluation at Waterbury Hospital Friday night.
Authorities arrested 31-year-old Marcos Jimenez Sunday in Bristol. State Police are still searching for 27-year-old Tjayda Jones.
Both men were taken from the Chasse Center Halfway House to Waterbury Hospital for a possible drug overdose.
According to investigators, one of the men knocked a nurse to the floor as they both escaped from the hospital. Jones had a vehicle outside the hospital waiting for him, said police.
Investigators believe Jones is in the Hartford area.
Police said Jones is serving time for assault and is a priority to apprehend. Jimenez was serving time for violating probation.
If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of Tjayda Jones, you are urged to contact State Police at 203-267-2200. All calls will be kept confidential.
