A man has been charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer following an alleged attack on a jailer, according to Sheriff Eddie Hawkins.
The incident occurred in August when Thomas Richards, who had just been sentenced in circuit court on petit larceny, drug, and weapon charges, allegedly blindsided the jailer during his transport back to the jail.
The jailer required medical treatment for their injuries.
Richards remains in custody with a $100,000 bond.