Man rescued from Erie Canal in Gates now facing numerous charges
A Greece man rescued from the Erie Canal overnight is now charged with robbery, larceny, speeding and DWI.
Police say 27-year-old David Muriel stole from a cash register at the Gates Walmart and then fled the scene.
Police say Muriel was then seen speeding onto 390 North in Gates and when police tried to stop him, they say Muriel ran down a bike path and then accidentally fell off a cliff into the canal.
Muriel had to be rescued from the canal and the stolen, wet money was recovered. Police say Muriel was also arrested by Rochester Police on Monday after they say he stole from a convenience store

























