UPDATE: Council Bluffs man faces numerous charges after escaping while handcuffed
February 13th, 2026 by Ric Hanson
(Council Bluffs, IA) – In an update to our earlier report, officials with the Council Bluffs Police Department say a man who escaped arrest while handcuffed, faces numerous charges. Just before 6-a.m. today (February 13th), officers were called to the 3000 Block of Ave E in reference to a check the welfare complaint. Officers located the male and female from the call in the area of 2900 Ave B.
Based off of information gathered it was determined that the suspect 18-year-old Marcus Colanino, of Council Buffs, would be charged with Domestic Assault from this incident. He was placed in handcuffs and as he was being directed toward a cruiser Colanino was able to break free and elude officers. 
Officers set up a perimeter in the area and after period of time were able to track Colanino to his parent’s residence where he was found hiding in the attic. Colanino was charged with Domestic Assault, Eluding, Escape from custody and Fugitive from Justice for an out of state warrant. He was then transported to Pottawattamie County Corrections and booked without further incident.




