BAKERSFIELD, CA - The district attorney's office has just announced the filing of a criminal complaint against a detention officer with the Kern County Sheriff's office.
The complaint accuses James Allen of a single count of assault under the color of authority against an inmate.
This follows an initial investigation by the Kern County Sheriff's office.
Sheriff's spokesman Ray Pruitt says James Allen is still employed with the Sheriff's Office, he is on administrative leave.
The complaint accuses James Allen of a single count of assault under the color of authority against an inmate.
This follows an initial investigation by the Kern County Sheriff's office.
Sheriff's spokesman Ray Pruitt says James Allen is still employed with the Sheriff's Office, he is on administrative leave.