WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - Authorities say a female inmate attacked two Sedgwick County jail detention deputies, sending one to the hospital with potentially serious injuries.
The Wichita Eagle reports deputies were preparing to transfer the inmate from booking to housing Thursday evening when she assaulted them.
The woman had initially been arrested on a misdemeanor charge of criminal trespass.
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Sgt. Lanon Thompson says the transfer procedure involves having the inmate showered, searched and issued clothing. That’s when she became combative.
One deputy suffered minor injuries. The deputy who had potentially serious injuries was admitted to a hospital and released the next day. That deputy is expected to return to work in a couple of weeks.
The inmate was re-booked into jail on suspicion of aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer.
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Information from: The Wichita (Kan.) Eagle, http://www.kansas.com
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