ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The arrest of a suspect who escaped police custody and left Rochester General Hospital this week is highlighting the work of the local U.S. Marshals Service.

Police responded Monday evening to a welfare check for 47-year-old Steven Ploof. Investigators said he refused commands, attempted to hit officers with his vehicle, and pointed a makeshift torch at them. After officers broke his car window, Ploof allegedly tried to use pepper spray before fleeing into a wooded area.

He was eventually taken into custody with the use of a taser and transported to Rochester General Hospital. But early Tuesday morning, hospital staff reported that Ploof had left the facility.

That’s when the U.S. Marshals Service was called in to assist. Supervisory Deputy Jeremy Marrero said h

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