RANDOLPH COUNTY, N.C. — A man is accused of assaulting a Randolph County Detention Center officer, according to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office said Barry Blake, 36, was getting a medical evaluation when he allegedly assaulted an officer on June 1. According to a news release, officers were able to intervene and restrain Blake.

Blake is charged with felony assault causing physical injury to a detention employee.

Investigators said the detention officer went to the hospital but was later released. According to court documents, the detention officer had a sprained wrist.

Court records show Blake has previous drug and gun charges.

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