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Corrections Officer Attacked by Inmate at State Prison in Schuylkill County

MAHANOY TOWNSHIP — A corrections officer in Schuylkill County was attacked by an inmate over the weekend. According to state police, William Cramer, 24, a...
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MAHANOY TOWNSHIP — A corrections officer in Schuylkill County was attacked by an inmate over the weekend.

According to state police, William Cramer, 24, attacked a guard using a homemade weapon at SCI Mahanoy on Saturday.

Court papers show Cramer faked a heart condition and when the corrections officer walked into his cell, Cramer stabbed him in the neck and arm.

The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition. He is now recovering after surgery

Cramer told troopers he intended to kill the officer because he is already serving a life sentence.

On Monday, the Schuylkill County District Attorney’s Office charged Cramer with attempted murder.

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