SD inmate accused of multiple in-custody knife attacks pleads not guilty

A man already facing charges for allegedly trying to stab a San Diego County sheriff’s deputy pleaded not guilty Monday to new charges related to a separate alleged knife attack on a jail deputy.

Ernesto Olea, 30, is charged with attempted murder of a police officer, assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer and other charges related to an alleged Oct. 20 attack at the George Bailey Detention Facility in Otay Mesa.

Specific details such as whether the deputy sustained injuries were not available Monday. A criminal complaint alleges a knife was used in the attempted murder and assault…

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