A Muldrow man faces an aggravated assault and battery charge after a Sequoyah County Jail inmate had his ear nearly ripped off inside his cell.
Records show that Christopher John Ward, 39, was among four inmates sharing a cell with Paul Winton when the incident occurred. The inmates told a detention officer that Winton had fallen and struck his head on the corner of a metal table in the cell.
The detention officer took Winton to the jail’s booking area to be treated by a nurse, who reported that in addition to his ear injury, Winton had shoe marks on his back consistent with the type of footwear given to inmates upon intake.
Winton was later transported to Sequoyah Memorial Hospital for further treatment.
On Oct. 16, a recorded visitation between Ward and TreShawna Daugherty revealed that Ward had struck Winton.
Ward pleaded not guilty on Oct. 23. His next court appearance is at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6.
The felony charge is punishable by up to five years in the penitentiary or up to one year in county jail as well as a $500 fine.
Laura Brown, KXMX Staff Writer
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