SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an attack by an inmate brandishing a metal shank on detention deputies at the Sedgwick County Jail. The inmate identified as 56-year-old James E. Brown has been in custody since March for a violent sword attack.
Just before 10:30p.m. Wednesday, two corporals and a deputy were escorting Brown to his cell when he produced a metal shank and swung it at the deputy, according to Lt. Benjamin Blick.
A struggle ensued between the deputies and Brown in an effort to control the metal shank and end the assault. Once Brown was restrained, he was evaluated by clinic staff and transported to the hospital for treatment.
Brown was later returned to the Detention Facility. Two of the deputies involved sustained injuries to their hands, according to Blick.
Police arrested Brown in March for Aggravated Domestic Battery, Aggravated Battery and Cruelty to Animals involving his use of a sword attack on his girlfriend and her dog. He now faces a requested charge of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree following the attack on jail deputies.
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SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a violent, domestic attack arrested 41-year-old James E. Brown of Wichita early Wednesday, according to officer Charley Davidson.
Police arrested him on charges stemming from an aggravated battery – domestic violence and animal cruelty investigation and a second aggravated battery – domestic violence strangulation investigation, according to officer Charley Davidson. Brown also has an outstanding warrant.
Just after 2 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a home in the 1500 block of North New York in Wichita, according to Davidson.
Upon arrival, they contacted a 41-year-old woman who had a severe laceration to her hand and back. She was taken to an area hospital for treatment of severe injuries and remains hospitalized.
The investigation revealed the victim and her boyfriend identified as Brown, were at the home and got into a verbal disturbance. Brown grabbed a five to six-foot sword during the disturbance, struck her multiple times, and stabbed her dog multiple times. Investigators also learned the victim had been strangled.