A woman who was being sentenced for previous charges escaped police custody in court.
Kristin Oakes, 31 of Penn Yan, ran away from the officers in court during her sentencing and a warrant was issued for her arrest.
When police arrived to her home they saw her in the residence and other people living there allowed police to enter.
Officers found her in a bedroom closet and escape has been added her to previous charges.
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