Boyds

Man Hospitalized with Life-Threatening Injuries Following Assault at Montgomery County Correctional Facility

Montgomery County Police are investigating a first-degree assault at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Boyds/Clarksburg that left an adult male with life-threatening injuries.

On Wednesday, November 11, at approximately 11:12 p.m., Montgomery County Police 5th District officers and Fire Rescue personnel responded to the facility in the 22800 block of Whelan Lane for a reported rescue incident.

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from severe injuries to his head and upper body. The victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police confirmed that the suspect remains in custody. Detectives from the Major Crimes Division are investigating the incident. No additional details regarding the circumstances of the assault have been released.