Romulus Man Charged in Jail Assault

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On Thursday, Seneca County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested a Romulus man following a disturbance inside the Seneca County Jail.

Edward Carter, 30, was charged with second-degree assault and obstructing governmental administration.

The arrest stems from an incident that occurred onΒ  July 22. Authorities allege that while confined in the correctional facility, Carter engaged in a disturbance and refused to comply with lawful orders from corrections officers. During the altercation, a corrections officer suffering an arm injury as a result of Carter’s actions.

Carter was held to await appearance in Seneca County Central Arraignment Part Court to answer the charges.

The charges are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Police reports are automatically removed from this site after 90 days.

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