Earlier this month, an inmate at the Lane County Jail allegedly assaulted a Sheriff's deputy.
According to a press release from the Lane County Sheriff's office, a deputy was conducting a security check of inmates on Nov. 9 and noticed 22-year old Keviontae Damarion Burns of Eugene was non-responsive.
The deputy entered the cell to check on him.
The sheriff's office says Burns leapt up suddenly and choked, punched, and slammed the deputy’s head into a cell door, injuring the deputy. Burns was arrested on multiple charges related to the incident.
The deputy has since recovered and is back on duty.