Officers Injured After Attempted Jail Escape in New York

Two corrections officers are recovering from minor injuries after an attempted escape at the Dutchess County Jail in Poughkeepsie, NY.

This isn't the first story to come out of New York in 2024 that sounds like the plot of a movie. Earlier this week, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) announced the discovery of a widespread deer poaching operation that included fake social media accounts and even hiding arrows in walking sticks to avoid suspicion. The incident in Poughkeepsie, however, took much less investigating.

Attempted Escape from Custody in Poughkeepsie, NY

The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) announced multiple felony charges against Julia E. Marcinak of Highland Falls NY, including assault in the second degree, attempted assault in the second degree, and attempted escape in the first degree after an incident in December 2023. From the DCSO:

Ms. Marcinak is accused of assaulting two Corrections Officers while attempting to escape from custody at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital on 12/7/23... Both Corrections Officers were treated for minor injuries as a result of the incident.

Previous Charges Against Suspect in Dutchess County, NY

Marcinak was originally sought by authorities in connection with armed robberies at two gas stations in Poughkeepsie, NY in November of 2023. She was later arrested by Newburgh police on December 4th in relation to a separate charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance and transferred to the Town of Poughkeepsie Police.

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The new charges against Marcinak will be added to the charges resulting from her arrest in Newburgh, NY as well as for the alleged armed robberies in Poughkeepsie, NY. The DCSO reminded residents, "as with any criminal case the charges described are merely accusations and Ms. Marcinak is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."