PENDLETON, Ind. — An officer at the Indiana Department of Correction facility in Pendleton is recovering after being assaulted by an inmate Friday.
The incident happened Oct. 6 around 12:30 p.m.
Indiana State Police also confirmed they are assisting in the investigation, which is still active and ongoing.
Police said the officer was transported by a medical helicopter to an Indianapolis hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.