Officer Stabbed in Arm in One Attack
Elmira, NY – One officer sustained a puncture wound after being stabbed by an inmate armed with a makeshift weapon and a second officer sustained a fractured elbow after being attacked near the mess hall at the maximum security facility.
The two attacks, which were related, occurred at approximately 8:05 a.m. on Monday, October 25.
Initially, an inmate entering the mess hall began arguing with an officer. He took an aggressive stance towards the officer. The officer administered one round of OC Spray, which was effective. The inmate became complaint. FULL PRESS RELEASE