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Sheriff: Deputy assaulted by prisoner at Hamilton County Jail

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Posted at 9:35 PM, Jan 14, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-14 21:35:50-05

CINCINNATI — A sheriff’s deputy was assaulted by a prisoner at the Hamilton County Justice Center on Thursday, according to a news release put out by the sheriff’s office.

The deputy was treated at University Hospital and released.

Information regarding the extent of the deputy’s injuries was not given.

The incident is currently under investigation by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.