Eric Ryals
MAYVILLE – An individual who was accused of briefly escaping the Chautauqua County Jail has been charged after being taken into custody.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, on July 11 at approximately 12:30 p.m., Eric Ryals, who is an incarcerated individual of the county jail, gained access to the rooftop of the jail and ran from corrections officers who were actively pursuing him, calling for him to surrender.
Ryals allegedly ignored the officers’ commands and jumped from the roof of the jail. He exited the facility when he landed on the lawn, on the Elm Street side of the facility.
Ryals was quickly taken into custody, as a perimeter had been set up surrounding the jail.
Ryals was transported to Erie County Medical Center for treatment of injuries sustained during his escape.
No members of the public were harmed as a result of Ryals’ brief escape.
A warrant charging Ryals with first-degree escape was signed by the Chautauqua Town Court Judge.