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Former Montgomery County Jail detention officer arrested for assault of inmate, sheriff's office says
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· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident and the investigation can be found through the Montgomery County Sheriff's office or local news sources, such as ABC13 Houston.
A former detention officer at the Montgomery County Jail has been arrested for allegedly assaulting an inmate. The incident involved a 25-year-old inmate who was assaulted by the officer while they were working at the jail. The Montgomery County Sheriff's office conducted an investigation into the matter, which led to the officer's arrest.
The officer is no longer employed by the jail. Further details about the incident and the investigation can be found through the Montgomery County Sheriff's office or local news sources, such as ABC13 Houston.
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Category: safety Published: August 9, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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