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.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
A correction officer at Gouverneur Correctional Facility was injured in an altercation last week, according to initial reports. The officer suffered a broken nose, a broken rib, facial bruising and missing teeth, and is recovering at home.
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.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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