A correctional supervisor at Shelby County's Mullins Station penal farm was injured Monday evening, March 9, after an inmate attacked him, officials said. The sergeant was taken to a hospital, treated, and later released with what county officials described as non‑critical injuries. The inmate remains in custody under division procedures, and corrections officials have not released the inmate's identity.
Officials Describe the Incident
According to FOX13 Memphis, the assault happened just after 6 p.m. on March 9 and involved a correctional supervisor who was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Anthony Alexander, director of the Shelby County Division of Corrections, told the outlet the inmate is being managed in accordance with division procedures and that the facility is handling the matter internally.
Where It Happened
The episode unfolded at the Shelby County Division of Corrections facility on Mullins Station Road. The county's corrections site lists the penal farm's address as 1045 Mullins Station Rd and names Anthony Alexander as director. Shelby County Corrections notes the facility houses sentenced and work‑detail inmates and provides contact information for the Mullins Station location.
Why It Matters
The penal farm has been drawing extra scrutiny as county leaders argue the state owes millions for housing state inmates, a dispute state stiffed locals on inmate tab worth millions that county officials say has strained resources and staffing. Hoodline and other local outlets have also flagged staffing and overcrowding as ongoing operational challenges at county detention facilities, adding context to safety concerns for both staff and inmates. Action News 5 has reported on debates over whether to relocate or expand local jail operations amid those pressures.
The Shelby County Division of Corrections did not immediately release further public details about any disciplinary or criminal follow‑up beyond its initial statement, FOX13 Memphis reported. County officials said they are managing the inmate per division procedures and offered limited comment as the matter was investigated internally.
