Lockport, NY – A Niagara County Jail inmate is facing multiple charges after allegedly attempting to escape the facility and injuring a correction sergeant.
According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred Feb. 5, 2026, at the Niagara County Correctional Facility in Lockport. Investigators said 35-year-old Robert H. Cox of Niagara Falls, who was incarcerated at the time, allegedly attempted to escape from custody.
During the reported escape attempt, a correction sergeant sustained injuries while performing official duties, authorities said. The extent of the injuries was not disclosed.
Following an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Bureau, Cox has been charged with Attempted Escape in the Third Degree, Obstruction of Governmental Administration in the Second Degree, and Assault in the Third Degree.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Cox is expected to appear in Town of Lockport Court at a later date in connection with the charges.
Officials said the investigation has been completed. The Sheriff’s Office stated it remains committed to maintaining the safety and security of staff and individuals housed at the correctional facility.
The case may draw attention from families and young workers employed within the county correctional system, where safety protocols are closely monitored.
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