‘Violent’ Sexual Predator Caught: U.S. Marshals

CONCORD, NH — A New Hampshire sex offender that U.S. Marshals deemed had violent tendencies has been captured in Laconia, according to a press alert. Eric Prescott, 32, was arrested by the Laconia Police Department on Oct. 21, 2017, after officers were notified of a possible overdose and suspicious person in Wyatt Park. Witnesses stated that the person was inside an outhouse on Champlin Street, according to Deputy Marshal Jeffrey White.

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“Upon arrival, the suspicious person fled, was chased, and caught by officers,” White stated. “After a brief struggle, this person was arrested and charged with resisting arrest.” (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Concord NH Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts. Like Concord NH Patch on Facebook.)

The man was later identified as Prescott – the New Hampshire Fugitive of the Week from two Wednesdays ago. Prescott was wanted on an outstanding parole warrant from last month after being convicted of attempted aggravated felonious sexual assault and sexual assault. He was transported to the Belknap County Jail where he is being held without bail.

White noted that the task force received and investigated “numerous tips” indicating that Prescott was in the Laconia after and added that it was fortunate that police caught him due to a report about a suspicious person.

U.S. Marshal David L. Cargill Jr., in a statement, added, “Thanks to the public’s willingness to keep their community safe and the rapid response of the Laconia Police Department, this dangerous felon is once again off the streets.”

Image via U.S. Marshals.