Deputy Jonathan Carter with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office charged 23-year-old Manuel Valdez Jr. with felonious Malicious Conduct by Prisoner, Resisting a Public Officer and Assault on a Government Official. Valdez was issued a $55,000 secured bond.
On December 10th, deputies responded to an Old Fort residence for a possible domestic disturbance between Valdez and a female victim. After ignoring all commands given by deputies, Valdez assaulted a deputy and attempted to flee the scene. Subsequent to being placed under arrest, Valdez again assaulted another deputy.
