Criminal Defendant Tries to Escape Police Custody at Niagara Falls Jail

Niagara Falls Police were escorting a criminal defendant from the 3rd floor courtroom of 1925 Main Street to the holding cells around 2pm on May 24th when he tried to escape.

Once they arrived at the holding cell, and while taking off the defendant’s handcuffs/shackles, he requested to change into warmer clothing that he had in his property. Officers stated that once he was secured in the cell, he would be able to change into one layer of warmer clothing.

The defendant immediately became uncooperative stating he wanted to change in the bathroom and that he doesn’t “deserve to be here.” Without notice, he then ran past officers and began to head for the exit.

Officers ran after the defendant and used force to subdue him. It is unknown if either party required medical assistance as a result of the physical encounter.

The defendant was then secured back in his holding cell. No further information is available at this time.

Criminal Defendant Tries to Escape Police Custody at Niagara Falls Jail