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Ky. inmate throws blood at CO’s face

Inmate Tyler Berrios now faces charges of assault, criminal mischief and menacing

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Inmate Tyler Berrios.

Image WHAS11

By C1 Staff

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A CO was taken to the hospital after an inmate threw blood on his face.

Inmate Tyler Berrios, already serving time for child abuse charges, is now facing assault, criminal mischief and menacing charges for refusing the officer’s orders and throwing blood.

According to WHAS11, the officer was attempting to put Berrios in restraints after refusing orders. The officer was treated for both the blood exposure and a hand injury.