SEDGWICK COUNTY —A man in custody for a violent sword attack on his girlfriend and her dog in March of 2020 is facing new charges for an attack on jail deputies.
James E. Brown, 56 of Wichita, was charged this week with attempted 1st degree murder, battery against a law enforcement officer, 3 counts of aggravated assault, 2 counts of criminal threat, and traffic in contraband in a correctional institution, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office.
Just before 10:30p.m. Sept. 8, two corporals and a deputy were escorting Brown to his cell at the Sedgwick County Detention Center 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.
In March, police arrested Brown for Aggravated Domestic Battery, Aggravated Battery and Cruelty to Animals involving his use of a sword attack on his girlfriend and her dog.
Brown is scheduled back in court on Sept.30. He is being on a $500,000 bond, according to the district attorney.
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