Escaped Prisoner Captured After Search in Easton

Pennsylvania State Police said Blair Cressman was captured Tuesday night in Easton after fleeing from a trooper outside the courthouse earlier in the day. Cressman, 42, is from Williams Township, Northampton County.

Cressman ran from police at about 3:15 p.m., after appearing before a judge on charges including strangulation and simple assault. Authorities searched for several hours, including in a wooded area beside Interstate 78.

A state police helicopter spotted Cressman near the highway at about 6:30 p.m., and he was then taken into custody. He faces additional charges related to the escape.

A state police officer suffered slight injuries in the episode. State police said the escape remains under investigation.