WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say an inmate at a Wayne County Prison has been charged with assaulting a correctional officer after refusing to take a shower.
Wayne County District Attorney, A.G. Howell, stated charges have been filed against Elizabeth Miceli, 45, of Pike County, an inmate at Wayne County Correctional Facility, after an altercation on August 30.
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As stated in the release, Miceli had an altercation with an officer when she refused to shower since entering the facility.
Miceli approached the Wayne County Corrections Officer from behind and punched the officer in the head, causing injury, DA, A.G. Howell reported.
As result, Miceli has been charged with assault by a prisoner and other related offenses. She returned to the Wayne County Correctional Facility on $100,000 secured bail.
