One of the men accused in the Lyon County Courthouse burglary case now faces an additional felony charge following an incident at the Lyon County Jail in Rock Rapids.
A criminal complaint filed by the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office alleges that 18-year-old Luciano Sanchez of Denver, Colorado, threw a cup of urine on a corrections officer while being held in jail.
According to the complaint, the officer was assisting an uninvolved inmate when she heard a popping sound. Believing the noise did not come from Sanchez’s cell — which was supposed to be secured — she turned and allegedly saw Sanchez throw the cup of urine into her face.
Sanchez has been charged with assault by an inmate with bodily fluids, a class D felony. If convicted, the charge carries a potential sentence of up to five years in prison, in addition to any penalties stemming from the courthouse burglary case.
Sanchez is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on January 19th.
At last report, he remained in the Lyon County Jail in Rock Rapids, held on a $25,000 bond for the courthouse burglary charges and an additional $5,000 bond for the new assault charge.
This story is courtesy of fellow Community First Broadcasting station KIWA Radio.
