Lake County Sheriff: Inmates attacked officer during attempted jailbreak
The Lake County Jail will be expanded further into the lower level of the courthouse after offices were moved to the Dave Stipe Annex. (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.
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