Jurors Help Foil Escape Attempt by Maine Man Convicted of Assaulting Infant

In a dramatic turn of events, two jurors and a detective apprehended a Maine man who attempted to escape a courthouse while in handcuffs after being convicted of aggravated assault against a 1-year-old child.

The audacity of Nicholas Carter, 31, was on full display on Wednesday as he bolted out of the courthouse in the town of Skowhegan while still in handcuffs. The brazen attempt to evade justice came just moments after a three-day trial at the Somerset County Superior Courthouse had resulted in Carter's conviction for the heinous crime of assaulting a helpless infant.

As the handcuffs jingled on his wrists, Carter's flight for freedom began with a startling leap over a bar in the second-floor courtroom. He then made his way through the rear door of the gallery, which is designated for public entry and exit.

Jurors Help Foil Escape Attempt by Maine Man Convicted of Assaulting Infant

Word of Carter's escape attempt reached a detective who had been present in the courtroom. Swiftly, the detective and judicial marshals took off in pursuit of the fleeing defendant as he raced down the staircase to the first floor.

Security cameras captured Carter's desperate sprint down a hallway, where he narrowly dodged a lawyer who bravely attempted to intervene. His escape route led him straight out of the courthouse's main entrance, where he was greeted by a posse of pursuers.

Jurors Help Foil Escape Attempt by Maine Man Convicted of Assaulting Infant

Determined to avoid capture, Carter raced across a parking lot and into the street. However, fate had a different plan. As he stumbled and fell in a yard, two bystanders who had been part of the jury during his trial pounced on him, holding him down until the detective arrived.

Carter's escape bid had been thwarted, but not before he faced the consequences of his unwise decision. In addition to his conviction for aggravated assault, he was slapped with an additional charge of escape.

Jurors Help Foil Escape Attempt by Maine Man Convicted of Assaulting Infant

In the wake of Carter's failed escape, the Somerset County Sheriff's Office is conducting a thorough investigation to identify any security lapses that may have contributed to the incident.

Meanwhile, Carter remains in custody, awaiting a sentencing hearing for both his assault and escape charges. The hearing is expected to take place in the coming weeks, where a judge will determine the appropriate punishment for his heinous actions.

Jurors Help Foil Escape Attempt by Maine Man Convicted of Assaulting Infant

The incident serves as a grim reminder of the lengths to which individuals will go to evade justice. It also highlights the unwavering commitment of law enforcement and the public to ensure that those who commit heinous crimes are held accountable.