Gouverneur correction officer injured in reported prison assault
A correction officer at Gouverneur Correctional Facility was injured in an altercation with an inmate last week, and State Police and the St. Lawrence County District Attorney’s Office are investigating whether charges will be filed.
A correction officer at Gouverneur Correctional Facility was injured in an altercation last week, according to the submitted report. The officer suffered a broken nose, a broken rib, facial bruising and missing teeth, and is recovering at home.
The report said State Police and the St. Lawrence County District Attorney’s Office are investigating the incident. Officials are determining whether the inmate or inmates involved will face charges.
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