10 months ago
PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER)--An inmate at the Cumberland County Jail was tased after allegedly biting a corrections officer.
Deputies say Shaun McFarlin of New Albany, Indiana was being taken from a holding cell to a court appearance when he bit Deputy Mary Sorrells on her hand. When he wouldn't let go, another officer used a taser on him. McFarlin was then restrained and taken back to his cell.
Deputy Sorrells was not hurt.
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