Update: Accused Violent Suspect Who Escaped From Marlborough Hospital Captured, Police Say

Update: Marlborough police announced Sunday night, Sept. 24, that officers had captured Isaac Rivera after his brief flight from authorities. Officials did not detail how or where he was caught, but Marlborough police thanked the Milford Police Department for their assistance.

Josh Lanier

09/24/2023 12:55 p.m.

Original: A 24-year-old man charged with several violent felonies escaped from police custody while undergoing a medical procedure, authorities said on Sunday, Sept. 24.

Isaac Rivera is charged with domestic assault and battery, strangulation, assault and battery on a police officer, and illegal possession of a firearm, among others, Marlborough police said in a social media post.

Rivera escaped custody while at UMass Marlborough Hospital, authorities said. Police did not detail how he was able to leave without notice.

Police describe him as 5 feet, 7 inches tall with black hair, weighing 150 pounds, with brown eyes, and a goatee. He has a large tattoo on his right forearm that reads "Jackie."

He was wearing a hospital gown and yellow socks when he ran away.

Authorities ask anyone with information on his whereabouts or who sees him to contact Marlborough police at 508-485-1212.

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