Scott County deputy injured by inmate

BENTON, Mo. -- A Scott County sheriff's deputy was injured Saturday during an altercation with an inmate in the jail, said Sheriff Bill Ferrell. Staff members were conducting visitation when an inmate refused to go back into his cell.

The inmate, Orlando Carter, pinned deputy Justin Swiney against a wall. Several other jailers rushed to assist Swiney in subduing Carter. Deputy Jeff Schmitt suffered a fractured hand during the incident.

Ferrell said, "This is just an example of how fast a situation can change in a jail. The incident could have been much worse. When we don't have adequate staff, someone gets hurt."

Carter is being held on a $55,000 bond for second degree assault of a law enforcement officer, third degree assault and forgery. Ferrell said additional charges may be filed by the prosecutor in connection with the incident.