Florida Department of Corrections Banner, Secretary Mark S. Inch

 

PRESS RELEASE
September 29, 2021

Contact: FDC Communications
(850) 488-0420
 


FDC Assault Advisories | September 21 – September 27, 2021

This is a report of assault advisories that occurred during the specified timeframe. An assault advisory is issued by the Department of Corrections whenever a correctional officer or probation officer is attacked in the line of duty. All assaults are investigated, and disciplinary action is imposed in accordance with policy.

Okeechobee Correctional Institution: On September 22, Inmate Jimmie Walker (I14054) assaulted an officer by striking them in the face. Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued.

Santa Rosa Correctional Institution: On September 22, Inmate Curtis Jones (131662) assaulted an inmate by punching them in the face. Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued. Medical staff examined the officer and noted injuries.

Santa Rosa Correctional Institution: On September 24, Inmate Elbert Thornton (J46832) assaulted an officer by attacking them. Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued. Medical staff examined the officer and noted injuries.

Santa Rosa Correctional Institution: On September 24, Inmate Fernandito Carpio (X81705) assaulted an officer by biting them. Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued. Medical staff examined the officer and noted injuries.

Santa Rosa Annex: On September 25, Inmate Leonard Ashley (306588) assaulted an officer by punching them in the face. Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued. Medical staff examined the officer and noted injuries.

Zephyrhills Correctional Institution: On September 25, Inmate Robert Schmidt (080971) assaulted an officer by punching them in the face. Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued. Medical staff examined the officer and noted injuries.

Mayo Annex: On September 26, Inmate Derrick Wilkerson (X84054) assaulted an officer by punching them. Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued. Medical staff examined the officer and noted injuries.

Northwest Florida Reception Center Annex: On September 26, Inmate James Anderson (B05461) assaulted an officer by striking them. Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued. Medical staff examined the officer and noted injuries.

Santa Rosa Correctional Institution: On September 26, Inmate James Murzike (L07713) assaulted an inmate by striking them with a food tray. Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued. Medical staff examined the officer and noted injuries.

Hardee Correctional Institution: On September 27, Inmate Troy Adams (Q60227) assaulted an officer by punching them. Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued.

Tomoka Correctional Institution: On September 27, Inmate Trevon Miller (C90054) assaulted an officer by stabbing them with an improvised weapon. Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued. Medical staff examined the officer and noted injuries.

Century Correctional Institution: On September 27, Inmate Samuel Carter (R06158) assaulted an officer by kicking them. Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued.

Hardee Correctional Institution: On September 27, Inmate Troy Adams (Q60227) assaulted an officer by punching them. Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued.

Charlotte Correctional Institution: On September 28, Inmate Steven Pickett (Y29568) assaulted an officer by punching them. Staff responded appropriately, and the inmate was subdued.

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