Lake County Sheriff: Inmates attacked officer during attempted jailbreak
The Lake County Jail will be expanded and prisoners will have access to an outdoor recreation space in the wake of a lawsuit filed in federal court. (Kristi Niemeyer/Leader)
Two Lake County inmates attacked a detention center officer in a foiled escape attempt Friday, authorities say.
The inmates, who were not identified, launched the unsuccessful jailbreak about 7 p.m. after taking control of the detention center officer’s keys, Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said in a media release. Another officer intervened and ultimately corralled the pair, he said.
Lake County deputies and Polson Police officers responded to the jail following the attempted escape to “quell further disturbances … and lock all inmates down,” Bell said.
Support Local News
You have read all of your free articles this month. Select a plan below to start your subscription today.
Already a subscriber? Login
Daily Inter Lake - everything
Print delivery, e-edition and unlimited website access
- $26.24 per month
Daily Inter Lake - unlimited website access
- $9.95 per month