Detention Sergeant Charged with Battery
A former Boundary County jail employee faces a charge of aggravated battery for allegedly beating an inmate in January 2023. Charges were filed in September 2023.
Case Details
Bryan Brown, 37, is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on November 17 at the Boundary County Courthouse. Two earlier hearing dates were canceled for unspecified reasons. A $50,000 bond was set and posted. Brown has not yet entered a plea.
Incident Description
The January 3, 2023, incident involved an inmate arrested by the Bonners Ferry Police Department on a misdemeanor warrant from Kootenai County. According to a probable cause affidavit by Sheriff's Detective Brandon Blackmore, the inmate was intoxicated, verbally abusive, and uncooperative with jail staff.
After a contentious verbal exchange with Brown, the inmate entered his holding cell. Detective Blackmore’s testimony states:
"Brown shoved the man against a glass window inside the cell and struck him with a fist, causing his head to hit a brick wall in the cell. The man allegedly tried to grab Brown’s arms to stop the blows but did not otherwise resist."
The affidavit further alleges:
"Brown then grabbed the man’s throat with both hands and slammed his head into the brick wall."
The Herald does not name victims in criminal cases.
Summary
Bryan Brown stands accused of using excessive force on an intoxicated inmate, with legal proceedings ongoing in Boundary County.
Author's summary: A former jail employee is charged with aggravated battery for allegedly assaulting an inmate during a January 2023 incident, with court hearings set to determine the case's outcome.
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