On May 5th, 2021, An inmate at the Inmate Reception Center brutally punched a custody assistant after his left hand was unsecured from his waist chain when he asked to use the restroom.
The 54-year-old Asian female was launched to the floor after handing the inmate toilet paper as she crashed into medical carts from the strong blow. The 29-year-old Inmate continued the assault by punching her two more times in her face as she laid on the floor.
The Inmate then stopped his attack and sat back down on a gurney, offering no resistance to arriving sheriff’s personnel who secured him to the gurney. The custody assistant suffered trauma to the face and head. She was transported to a local hospital, where she is currently receiving treatment. She remains in stable condition.
The Inmate, 29-year-old Arnulfo Meza, was transported to a high-security area and and is pending assault and hate crime charges.
There is no additonal information at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
Prepared by:
Sergeant Bob Boese
Sheriff's Information Bureau
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