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Sheldon Todd Weaver, 44, of Pottstown, faces an aggravated assault charge
An inmate at Montgomery County jail is charged with aggravated assault on an officer for spitting in the face of a guard while he was being removed from restraints.
Sheldon Todd Weaver, 44, of the 100 block of Primrose Lane, Pottstown, was also charged March 20 by Montgomery County detectives with felony aggravated harassment by a prisoner and misdemeanor recklessly endangering another person, according to charging documents.
Police said on March 3 at 8:54 p.m., a correctional officer was on duty inside the jail, assisting other officers with escorting Weaver from his cell to the medical department, due to displaying abnormal behavior and throwing items about his cell.
Hand and leg restraints were put on Weaver and he was taken to the medical department, where he was treated by personnel and deemed to be rehoused for further observation, police said in the complaint.
Weaver was told to place his knees on his bed in order for restraints to be removed, police said. At that time, Weaver allegedly turned his head and spit in the face of an officer.
Weaver was restrained and a protective hood was put over his head, police said. The victim was relieved of duties, seen by medical personnel, and later cleared for duty, police said.
The incident was captured on body-worn cameras, police said.
All suspects and defendants are innocent until proven guilty. This story was compiled using public court records.
