Inmate Faces Assault Charges in Prison | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

A male inmate locked up for robbery now faces potential felony assault charges after allegedly attacking a female corrections officer on June 30th. Detectives from the Special Investigations Unit are interviewing the officer, who’s hospitalized and on critical incident leave, as they gather evidence before presenting the case to prosecutors — who may also consider adding sexual imposition charges. The inmate remains securely detained, eliminating any public safety threat. The Sheriff’s Office vows to ensure justice for the officer, while investigators stress they’re moving cautiously to build…