Apr 10, 2021 1 min read

An inmate at the State Correctional Facility at Greene allegedly refused to leave his cell and is accused of punching a guard.

Justin Bernard Morgan-Rush, 35, is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, resisting arrest and harassment.

A state Department of Corrections investigator contended Morgan-Rush argued with guards about leaving his cell, and tried to punch officers on Feb. 16. One guard was hit in the face, according to court paperwork.

A complaint indicated Morgan-Rush was taken to the ground, and continued to refuse orders to comply and had to be pepper sprayed.

He faces a preliminary hearing at a later date.