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Lynchburg police investigating alleged assault of an inmate by jail officer
Family calls for action while jail officials say they’re cooperating with investigation
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LYNCHBURG, Va. – The family of a Central Virginia inmate is speaking out, claiming their loved one was assaulted by a Lynchburg jail officer.
“You see, I’m a momma! When you touch my son, that’s when I came involved!” said Sonya Asomaning.
Her son, 26-year-old Carroll Williams, was arrested Feb. 11 and assaulted at the city’s adult detention center, according to Asomaning.
10 News won’t go into graphic detail, but we’re told the Lynchburg Police Department is investigating the allegations.
Jail officer accused of assault in Lynchburg, investigation underway
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LYNCHBURG, Va. – A jail officer at the Lynchburg Adult Detention Center is the focus of an assault investigation.
The city police department was notified of an alleged assault Friday.
As a result, the Lynchburg Police Department is currently investigating and the Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority is cooperating fully, the police department said in a release Saturday night.
While the police department nor jail officials have named the inmate/victim, the family has identified them as 26-year-old Carroll Williams.
WSLS 10 News spoke to the family regarding the allegations and has reached out to the Lynchburg Police Department to confirm the graphic accusations.
Lynchburg shooting victim dies; shooter sought Lynchburg police investigate shooting that left one person dead (Source: WDBJ) By Pat Thomas | January 22, 2021 at 10:31 AM EST - Updated January 22 at 10:31 AM
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Lynchburg police have released the name of a woman who died after being shot Thursday afternoon.
Samantha Robinson, 28 of Lynchburg, died after being taken to a hospital.
Police continue to investigate the shooting, which took place near 12th Street and Pierce Street, as a homicide. It happened about 4:30 p.m. Thursday, January 21.
No one has been arrested.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Detective Davis at (434) 455-6166 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. You can also enter a tip online at p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.