From the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office:
On July 10, 2023 an inmate at the Clearwater County Jail attacked a Detention Deputy. The inmate caused injuries to the Deputy’s head and body. The Deputy was transported by ambulance to Clearwater Valley Hospital with serious injuries but was able to be released from the hospital later the same day. The inmate has been transferred to another Detention Facility. The Orofino Police Department is leading the investigation.
Updated information:
Clayton M Farnsworth Senior , 27 from Orofino Idaho has been charged with;
Battery on certain law enforcement personnel
Aggravated Assault by use of a deadly weapon
Attempted Escape
Persistent Violator
Farnsworth is currently in custody on a $300,000 bond.
