Two inmates in a Montana county jail are facing attempted murder charges after allegedly attacking corrections officers with makeshift weapons over the weekend. Myron Scott Goes Ahead, 20, and Ashtin Zant Glen, 18, pleaded not guilty to the crime during virtual court appearances from the Yellowstone County jail on Tuesday.
The alleged attack occurred on Saturday at the Yellowstone County jail, where Myron Scott Goes Ahead and Ashtin Zant Glen were being held. According to Sheriff Mike Linder, security cameras captured the unprovoked attack against two corrections officers. However, the footage has not been released at this time.
Prosecutor Hojae Chung of the Yellowstone County Attorney's Office revealed during Tuesday's hearing that one of the inmates used a makeshift knife to repeatedly stab one of the officers in the back of the head. The officer suffered serious bleeding and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Fortunately, the officer was released later that night and is expected to make a full recovery.
Montana County Jail Inmates Charged with Attempted Murder in Officer Attack
Goes Ahead and Glen pleaded not guilty to attempted murder charges during their virtual court appearances. Bond was set at $1 million for Goes Ahead and $500,000 for Glen. They are also facing additional weapons charges. If convicted on the attempted murder charges, both men could be sentenced to up to life in prison.
Myron Scott Goes Ahead was already being held in jail awaiting trial on two murder charges in connection with a shooting last year in Billings. He and another suspect are accused of stealing ammunition from a sporting goods store and firing bullets into a house, killing a man and a baby.
Montana County Jail Inmates Charged with Attempted Murder in Officer Attack
Ashtin Zant Glen was being held on charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly shooting and injuring a man during a gunfight last year. He is also accused of firing at deputies while fleeing the scene.
The attempted murder charges against Goes Ahead and Glen are a serious matter. If convicted, they could face significant prison sentences. The case is still in its early stages, and both men are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Montana County Jail Inmates Charged with Attempted Murder in Officer Attack
The attack on the corrections officers raises concerns about the safety of the jail environment. Sheriff Linder indicated that security measures are being reviewed and strengthened to prevent future incidents.
The alleged attack has sparked outrage in the community. Many residents are concerned about the safety of corrections officers and the potential risks to public safety if inmates are not adequately supervised.
The investigation into the attack is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released in the coming days. The Montana Department of Corrections and the Billings Police Department are assisting in the investigation.
