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Oakdale Inmates Assault Officers

By Daren Sukhram

Story Created: Nov 20, 2009 at 3:22 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2009 at 6:12 PM CST

CEDAR RAPIDS - A correctional officer was punched several times in the shoulder and face last Sunday.

The Department of Corrections said the assault happened after inmate Earl Griffin received medication in a pill line.

The officer sustained two black eyes and damage to the teeth. During the altercation, the officer instructed medical personal to leave the unit, preventing any harm to them.

Griffin, 22, is serving a 55 year sentence from Polk County for Kidnapping, Robbery, and Theft. This sentence began on October 29, 2009. As a result, Griffin has been transferred to the Iowa State Penitentiary.

Another assault occurred shortly after on another Correctional Officer by Inmate Damion Seats, which resulted in the Officer being punched twice in the face and neck.

Seats,18, is serving a life sentence from Cerro Gordo County for Murder, Burglary. This sentence began on October 27, 2009. Seats has also been transferred to the Iowa State Penitentiary.

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