OROFINO, ID – A 27-year-old Orofino man is being held on a $300,000 bond in connection with the alleged battery of a Clearwater County Detention Deputy on July 10th. Clayton M. Farnsworth, Sr. has been charged with Battery on Certain Law Enforcement Personnel, Aggravated Assault by Use of a Deadly Weapon, Attempted Escape, and a Persistent Violator charge.
Sheriff’s officials say Farnsworth allegedly attacked the deputy, causing injuries to their head and body.
“The Deputy was transported by ambulance to Clearwater Valley Hospital with serious injuries but was able to be released from the hospital later the same day,” a press release says.
Farnsworth was transferred to another detention facility. The Orofino Police Department is leading the investigation.
