A correctional officer was assaulted at Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield on Friday evening while staff were distributing prescribed medication, according to police.
Carl Jennette, 60, who is incarcerated, punched and kicked correctional officer Bruce Clark, knocking him to the ground. Clark has non-life threatening injuries, a press release said.
The Vermont State Police didn’t immediately respond to further questions about the incident.
Jennette is expected to appear for arraignment at Windsor County criminal court on Nov. 1.
— Juliet Schulman-Hall
