A former detention officer in Montgomery County has been taken into custody. The individual, 27 years old, is accused of assaulting an inmate. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is handling the case and has confirmed the arrest.
The officer's name is Miguel Cortez-Gonzales. Further information about the alleged incident and the arrest can be found through the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office or local news sources, such as FOX 26 Houston.
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