Detention Sergeant Charged with Battery
Bryant Brown, a former employee at the Boundary County jail, faces an aggravated battery charge after allegedly assaulting an inmate in January 2023. Charges were filed only in September 2023.
Legal Proceedings
A preliminary hearing for Brown, 37, is scheduled for November 17 at the Boundary County Courthouse. Two earlier hearings were canceled for unknown reasons. Brown posted a $50,000 bond and has not entered a plea yet.
Incident Details
The incident occurred after an inmate, wanted on a misdemeanor warrant from Kootenai County, was arrested by the Bonners Ferry Police Department. According to Sheriff's Detective Brandon Blackmore's probable cause affidavit, the inmate was intoxicated and verbally abusive toward the jail staff.
After a heated verbal exchange with Brown, the inmate entered his holding cell. Brown then allegedly pushed the man against a glass window within the cell and punched him, causing the inmate's head to hit a brick wall.
"The man allegedly attempted to grab Brown’s arms to stop the blows but otherwise did not resist. Brown then grabbed the man’s throat with both hands and slammed his head into the brick wall."
The Herald does not disclose the victim's name in criminal cases.
Summary
This case highlights serious allegations of excessive force by a detention staff member, drawing attention to jail conduct and inmate treatment.
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