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Inmate faces new charges for assault of Morgan County corrections officer
Lemond Lawerance Burns (left) and Corrections Officer Kathy Evans (right)
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office said a federal inmate assaulted an officer in the jail on Monday.
Posted: Apr 20, 2021 3:18 PM
Updated: Apr 21, 2021 11:03 AM
Posted By: Ashley Thusius
A Morgan County inmate is facing new charges for assaulting a corrections officer.
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office said at approximately 4:30 p.m. Monday, Corrections Officer Cathy Ann Evans was assisting with the distribution of evening meals at the time of the assault. It said federal inmate Lemond Lawerance Burns, 22, requested a smoke break, and Evans informed him they would get to smoke breaks once meal time was over.
Inmate charged with assault in brutal attack on Alabama corrections officer AL.com 5 days ago Howard Koplowitz, al.com
A federal inmate housed in the Morgan County Jail who allegedly attacked a corrections officer Monday during meal time was charged Tuesday with assault, authorities said.
Lemond Lawerance Burns, 21, of Alpine, allegedly punched Morgan County Jail Corrections Officer Kathy Evans twice around 4:30 p.m., said Morgan County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Mike Swafford.
Evans suffered multiple injuries, including a concussion and contusions around her mouth and eye, which is swollen shut, Swafford said. The corrections officer also bruised her back, head and arms from hitting the ground after being punched.
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