James Racalto Accused of Attempted Escape From Steuben County Jail

Rochester, NY, October 15, 2026 —

A 61-year-old man, James Racalto, has been accused of trying to escape from Steuben County Jail after allegedly attempting to bribe a corrections officer and create a distraction. He was recaptured before leaving the secure area, according to the information provided.

Racalto faces charges that include felony attempted escape. The specific additional charges, if any, were not provided. The account does not describe what the alleged bribe involved, how the distraction was intended to work, or when the incident occurred.

The information provided also does not identify the corrections officer, say whether the officer accepted or reported an alleged offer, or detail how Racalto was recaptured. No information was provided about whether he was injured, whether anyone else was involved, or what happened after he was recaptured.

The accusation concerns an alleged attempt to leave the jail’s secure area; the account says Racalto did not get beyond it. The specific location of the jail beyond the name Steuben County Jail, the date of the alleged incident, and the status of the charges were not provided. No court appearance, plea or official statement was included in the information available.

Racalto is accused of the conduct described and faces a felony attempted-escape charge. Further details about the allegations and any subsequent legal proceedings were not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by Evan Bourtis on www.whec.com, see more information here.

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