Man accused of escaping from police custody enters not guilty plea

RACINE (WITI) -- 36-year-old Jesus Arroyo pleaded not guilty on Wednesday morning, June 11th to three criminal charges -- two felonies and a misdemeanor.

Arroyo is the man who escaped from police custody and prompted a massive manhunt in Racine County.

Charges against Arroyo include: one count of felony escape (repeater), one count of obstructing an officer — causing a soft tissue injury (repeater) and obstructing an officer (repeater).

Arroyo is due back in court on July 25th.

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