Corrections Officer Attacked by Inmate with Shaving Razor

It is to the point where attacks on corrections officers at the hands of inmates is becoming unfortunately routine. The latest victim was a guard at a local county jail.

We hear about it all the time, multiple attacks on our New York State Corrections Officers. This one at a local level goes to show that the job in any capacity continues to be a dangerous and difficult one. The Madison County Sheriff's Office announced the injury on their guard Thursday.

Madison County officials say deputies from the road patrol division were called to the jail at around 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11th for reports of an assault on an officer. Specifically, the attack on the guard involved a weapon. A further investigation revealed 36-year-old inmate Sean Quinn of Bridgeport, New York had used a shaving razor to inflict a laceration on the guard's right arm, according to officials.

As a result of the assault, the guard was transported to Oneida Hospital for treatment and released shortly after. Ultimately, the inmate was arrested and charged with the following.

1 count of Assault in the 2^nd degree (Class D Felony)
1 count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4^th (Class A Misdemeanor)

Quinn was then transported back to the custody of Madison County Jail where he waited for arraignment on the new charges. The attack is one that could have been a lot worse. You never know what everyday item could be used as a weapon by these individuals who are incarcerated. Thank you to all who continue to protect and serve in area jails and prisons.

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13 Of New York State's Most Wanted Criminals- September 2024

Below are individuals wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations who have been designated as its Most Wanted Fugitives. They should be considered armed and dangerous. This list is current as of 9/01/2024:

NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself. If you have information on the location of any of these fugitives, you can contact OSI 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to report it. All leads and tips are treated as confidential information.

If an immediate response is necessary, such as you see the wanted person at a location, please call “911” and report it to the police.

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