CHARLOTTE — Santerius Allen, a man held at Mecklenburg County Jail on charges of first-degree rape, is now facing additional charges after allegedly attacking a detention worker.
According to deputies, Allen assaulted a female officer at the jail, hitting her in the head multiple times with a flashlight. This attack resulted in a concussion, two black eyes, and other injuries. Allen is now charged with two new felonies.
Allen was originally incarcerated without bond on charges of first-degree rape, charges that stem from an incident in January of last year, where police allege Allen broke into a home in Ballantyne and raped a mother inside. During this incident, the woman’s 15-year-old daughter was able to hide and call the police for help.
Deputies say the detention officer is now recovering at home.
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