Man convicted after escaping custody, hiding in drainage pipe
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 4:10 PM · 1 min read
A Rochester-area man escaped from police custody, ran toward the Genesee River and spent hours hiding in a drainage pipe.Now he has been convicted on 10 charges.