CORALVILLE — Authorities are investigating an assault on a correctional officer at the Iowa Medical Classification Center in Coralville, according to a news release from the Iowa Department of Corrections on Wednesday. The incident occurred at approximately 6:15 p.m., Tuesday. The inmate was refused directives from the prison guard, and then rushed the guard while “swinging closed fists” as the guard approached, according to the news release.
Inmate Attack On Guard At Coralville Prison Under Investigation
B.A. Morelli, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids)
Wed, 05/23/2018 - 7:51am
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Iowa Linn County Cedar Rapids
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