Inmate Attack is One of Three That Injured Nine Officers Last Week
Collins, NY – An officer had part of his left ring finger bitten off by an inmate who violently fought with staff, injuring seven officers in the process at the medium security correctional facility last week.
That assault was one of three that occurred at the facility on Wednesday, June 12, injuring a total of nine officers.
The first attacked occurred when officers were conducting a cell search for contraband. The inmate was ordered out of his cell so staff could conduct the search. Once the search was completed, the inmate was ordered back into his cell but refused. FULL PRESS RELEASE