A shocking video has surfaced showing 29-year-old Justin Avery, an inmate at a Maricopa County jail, crawling towards the female side of the facility in an alarming attempt to sexually assault a female inmate. Avery, who was already in custody for allegedly sexually assaulting five women near Arizona State University’s Tempe campus, confessed to planning the attack, according to court documents.
The disturbing footage, obtained by ABC15, captures Avery crawling past a security guard at approximately 4 AM. Dressed in an orange jail jumpsuit, he is seen dropping to the floor and scooting away from the busy male side of the facility to the quieter women’s area. Avery later stated that he “snuck over like a spider” because he was attracted to a female inmate’s appearance.
Upon reaching the women’s side, Avery approached a female inmate who was sleeping and lowered his pants. His actions were interrupted when another female inmate noticed him and yelled, “Hey, get off of here.” The witness’s alert prompted the security guard to call for backup, leading to Avery’s apprehension. He now faces an additional charge of sexual assault.
The incident occurred in April but has only recently come to light, prompting a response from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. “We’re appalled by inmate Avery’s actions,” a spokesperson said. “This was a unique incident and the first of its kind in four years since the Intake Transfer and Release facility opened.”
In response to the breach, the sheriff’s office has implemented measures to enhance security, including adding mirrors to monitor previously identified blind spots and reviewing current procedures to ensure best practices are followed. Avery has been reclassified due to his behavior and remains in custody.
The disturbing events have raised serious concerns about inmate safety and security protocols within the facility. Authorities are committed to preventing future incidents and ensuring the safety of all inmates.
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