EVERETT — A corrections deputy was assaulted by an inmate Friday at the Snohomish County Jail.
The assault occurred around 4:30 a.m. in the jail’s psych unit, which houses 10 to 17 inmates.
The inmate was out of his cell when he assaulted the 53-year-old deputy, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Shari Ireton said.
Other corrections deputies arrived at the module within a couple of minutes and were able to subdue the inmate, Ireton said. The corrections deputy sustained several injuries, though none are considered life-threatening. He was alert and talking when transported to the hospital, Ireton said.
The corrections officer has worked at the jail for more than 12 years.
The inmate, 26, was booked last summer for investigation of two counts of felony assault. During that arrest, he allegedly assaulted officers and tried to take one of their weapons.
“This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers we deal with day in and day out,” said Corrections Bureau Chief Tony Aston. “The corrections deputy responded to the unprovoked attack as a true warrior and professional. He kept his wits and I am abundantly proud of him and his co-workers, whose quick response and actions most likely saved the corrections deputy’s life.”
Detectives with the major crimes unit are investigating the incident. It is unknown how long the corrections deputy will be in the hospital, Ireton said.
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