Three inmates accused in a violent attack on corrections officers at the Souza Baranowski Correctional Center in 2024 are scheduled to be arrainged Thursday.
The assault, which happened around 6:20 p.m. on September 18, sent five officers to the hospital, including one who was “repeatedly stabbed about 12 times,” according to authorities.
The three inmates charged are as follows:
- Jose R. Crespo, 39, is charged with mayhem, armed assault to murder and assault to murder.
- Heriberto Rivera-Negron, 36, is charged with mayhem, armed assault to murder and assault to murder.
- Jeffrey Tapia, 30, is charged with mayhem, armed assault to murder and assault to murder.
The stunning footage shows an inmate swinging at the head of an unsuspecting officer. Moments later, another inmate joins in on the assault.
The scuffle continues for about a minute until other officers arrive.
According to officials, two corrections officers were stabbed multiple times by the incarcerated individuals and three additional corrections officers were injured responding to the assault.
The three men are scheduled to be arraigned in Worcester Superior Court Thursday morning.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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