A corrections sergeant at Mid-State Correctional Facility is recovering from serious facial injuries after being violently assaulted by an inmate over the weekend, according to officials.
The incident happened Saturday, January 24, at the medium-security prison when officers were called to break up an argument between two inmates. A sergeant responded and ordered one of the inmates to submit to a pat frisk and place his hands on the wall. Officials say the inmate refused to comply and suddenly turned, striking the sergeant in the face.
Two officers immediately intervened, placing the inmate in a body hold and taking him to the ground. With the assistance of an assigned National Guardsman, the inmate’s legs were secured to prevent him from kicking staff. His arms were forced behind his back, and he was placed in handcuffs…