Work Release escape reported in eastern Iowa

November 13th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

CEDAR RAPIDS – The Iowa Department of Corrections reports 23-year old Romier Kristian Porter, who was convicted of Willful Injury- Causing Serious Injury in Polk County, walked away from the Gerald R Hinzman Residential Center Tuesday afternoon without permission, and has failed to return. Porter is a black male, 5-feet 5-inches tall, and weighs 217 pounds. He was admitted to the work release facility on June 13, 2019. Persons with information on Porter’s whereabouts should contact local police.