Crime & Safety

Inmate Accused Of Assaulting Correction Officer

The inmate was allegedly disorderly in a clinic.

VALHALLA, NY — An inmate at the Westchester County Jail was arrested after being accused of assaulting a correction officer. Police said Christopher McGormen, 36, was charged with felony second-degree assault.

The Yonkers resident was allegedly disorderly in a clinic and had to be restrained, when the assault against the officer occurred, the Journal News said.

The officer received minor injuries and was treated and released from the Westchester Medical Center emergency room.

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