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Coverage dated November 2, 2026

Man who escaped police custody and later found in drainage pipe in May convicted on 10 charges

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A convicted felon who escaped police custody and hurt a deputy in May has been convicted on various charges. A Monroe County jury found Eric Fountain guilty of first-degree escape, second-degree assault, resisting arrest, and seven other charges on Oct. 23.

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  1. Rochester First

    Man convicted on 10 charges after escaping custody, injuring Monroe County deputy (opens Rochester First)

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    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man who escaped custody and injured a Monroe County sheriff's deputy during a pursuit in downtown Rochester has been convicted on 10 charges. A jury found Eric Fountain guilty on Oct.

  2. WHEC Rochester

    Man who escaped police custody and later found in drainage pipe in May convicted on 10 charges (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A convicted felon who escaped police custody and hurt a deputy in May has been convicted on various charges. A Monroe County jury found Eric Fountain guilty of first-degree escape, second-degree assault, resisting arrest, and seven other charges on Oct. 23.

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