(WNY News Now) – An inmate at Chautauqua County Jail is facing charges of Escape in the Third Degree following an incident during a work detail in the Town of Ellery.
In an update on the incident reported on January 15, 2024, Ralph Patterson, 44, an inmate at Chautauqua County Jail, has been charged with Escape in the Third Degree. The charge is a result of Patterson escaping custody during a work detail in the Town of Ellery on the mentioned date. Currently held in Chautauqua County Jail, Patterson will face legal proceedings at the Town of Ellery Court. The report underscores the importance of maintaining security during inmate work details to prevent such incidents.





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