Crime & Safety
Ex-Michigan Correction Officer Accused Of Opening Cell Door, Allowing Inmate To Assault Another Officer
Authorities say the inmate allegedly attacked another correction officer who was completing a separate task.
July 22, 2026
A Michigan Department of Corrections officer has been charged with allegedly opening a cell door and allowing an inmate to attack a fellow correction officer.
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Court records show that Shelby Pennock, 44, was arraigned on July 14 on one count of assault of a prison employee. Pennock received a $500 bond, records show.
According to Michigan State Police, Pennock is no longer employed with the MDOC.
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