Ingham County Jail guard treated for minor injuries following 'attack' by inmate

Ken Palmer, Lansing State Journal
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MASON — A corrections deputy was being treated for minor injuries Monday after an altercation involving an inmate at the Ingham County Jail.

Sheriff's officials said an inmate suddenly attacked the guard — a 14-year veteran of the department — during safety checks in a men's housing unit about 8 a.m. Monday.

The inmate put the deputy in a choke hold. Another deputy called for backup, and staff were able to subdue the inmate, the officials said in a news release.

The inmate was not injured, Sheriff's Capt. Andy Daenzer said.

The incident remained under investigation, and reports will be sent to the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office for review, officials said.

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