SPRINGFIELD — A 37-year-old man was cited for assault on a correctional officer following an incident in Springfield last month.
On July 19, police say Shane Duprey, of Springfield, assaulted a correctional service specialist at Southern State Correctional Facility.
The victim was identified as Gabriel Nelson, 41, of Springfield.
Police say Nelson received minor injuries as a result of the incident.
Yesterday, Duprey was issued a citation to appear in court on September 26 for the charge.
He remains incarcerated.
