From the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

 

On 04-01-18, at approximately 7:30 am, correctional deputies were working in the maximum security unit in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility when 31 year old Kristopher Jett exited his cell for his allotted time out in the dayroom. Upon opening his door, Jett attacked one of the correctional deputies by hitting him in the face several times. The correctional deputies were able to restrain Jett and place him back into his cell.

The correctional deputy was transported to St Joseph’s Hospital for evaluation and treatment and has since been released.

Jett was originally in custody on a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation parole hold. Jett has been booked for Battery on a Custodial Officer and his bail has been set at $25,000.

Anyone with information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at 707-268-2539.