By Brian Webb
WINSLOW, Ariz. — Department of Corrections officials say a female corrections officer was assaulted at the Winslow prison Friday afternoon.
According to DOC spokesman Bill Lamoreaux, the officer was attacked by two inmates in the Kaibab unit of the facility.
Lamoreaux said the officer suffered a broken nose and cheekbone. He said he believes the officer was taken to the Flagstaff Medical Center for treatment.
The longtime boyfriend of the officer tells ABC15 she is recovering while in between a few reconstructive surgeries.
“She is my life,” said Bill who asked us not to use his last name or his girlfriend’s first name.
Bill says his girlfriend, Officer Benavidez, was alone with more than 50 unshackled inmates when two men jumped her, punching and kicking her for several minutes while other inmates watched.
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