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hospital-escape · Loveless Hospital, Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Steven Byers' Hospital Escape Sentencing Delayed After Refusal to Appear

What happened?

Court pending

Steven Byers, who attempted to escape police custody by climbing through a hospital ceiling in February 2024, had his sentencing for charges including stealing a car and attempted escape delayed in September 2024 because he refused to be transported from

5 sourcesLast checked Sep 17, 2026

By AfterTheClip Research

Sources: NBC News; EWU Bodycam; YouTube (KOAT); YouTube (KOAT)

Timeline

  1. Steven Byers was arrested by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office on multiple warrants and taken to Loveless Hospital.

  2. While at the hospital, Byers attempted to escape police custody by climbing into the ceiling during his visit.

  3. Bernalillo County Metropolitan court judge Yvette Gonzales ordered Steven Byers to remain in custody until trial.

  4. News reports detailing Steven Byers' escape attempt and his criminal history began to circulate widely.

  5. Steven Byers' scheduled sentencing for charges including stealing a car and attempted escape was delayed after he refused transport from jail.

  6. Reports confirm Steven Byers pleaded guilty to escape and larceny charges and was sentenced to four years and six months in prison followed by one year of parole.

What people are asking

What was Steven Byers charged with after his escape attempt?

Following his escape attempt, Steven Byers was charged with criminal damage to the hospital, estimated at $20,000, and narcotics violations. These were in addition to his initial warrants for driving a stolen vehicle and operating as a contractor without a license.

What was the immediate legal outcome for Steven Byers after his apprehension?

After his apprehension, Bernalillo County Metropolitan court judge Yvette Gonzales ordered Steven Byers to remain in custody until trial. The District Attorney also filed a motion for pre-trial detention, requesting he be held without bond.

What is Steven Byers' criminal history?

Steven Byers has been on law enforcement's radar for nearly 40 years, with previous convictions for scamming people through home improvement fraud. An undercover detective described him as intelligent, crafty, and cunning, noting his history of manipulating situations and attempting to escape multiple times.

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How we researched this & corrections

This story was compiled using initial news reports and YouTube content. Follow-up research findings, including the sentencing delay and the hospital's name, were provided without specific new URLs, thus some claims have empty sourceIds.

  • Sep 17, 2026 — Steven Byers, who was arrested in February 2024 following an attempted escape from Lovelace Hospital, has pleaded guilty to charges of escape or attempted escape from a peace officer and two counts of larceny. Following his guilty plea, he was sentenced to four years and six months in the New Mexico Department of Corrections, with an additional one year of parole.

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