By C1 Staff
ALBANY, Ga. — A jury deliberated for two hours and found a Doughtery County inmate guilty of attacking a correctional officer.
WTOC reports that Cody Kalawaia was found guilty of aggravated battery and obstruction of an officer.
While serving time in the Doughtery County Jail on august 23, 2013, Kalawaia slammed a shower stall door on Officer Melvin Downs’ hand, causing Downs to lose use of the finger.
Kalawaia is a three-time convicted felon and could face up to 20 years in prison. His sentencing is scheduled for a later date.