Inmate Attacks Guard in Violent Jail Attack

A Buffalo woman is facing a felony assault charge after attacking a deputy at the Erie County Holding Center earlier this month, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.

Dominique D. Tabb, 37, has been charged with one count of second-degree assault following a July 6th incident where she is accused of punching, kicking, and stomping a correctional deputy just after 11am.

The injured deputy was transported to a hospital for treatment.

Tabb was in pre-trial custody at the time for two prior assaults on law enforcement officers.

One incident occurred on January 12th near Highmark Stadium after a Buffalo Bills game. Deputies say Tabb struck a sheriff’s deputy with her vehicle after refusing to obey traffic commands, placing several pedestrians in danger.

She tried to flee, but her vehicle became trapped in traffic, allowing deputies to arrest.

In a separate incident on June 8th, Tabb was arrested on Brunswick Boulevard for criminal mischief, harassment, and child endangerment.

During that arrest, she allegedly bit a Buffalo police officer’s wrist.

“These repeated assaults on law enforcement are deeply troubling,” said Erie County Sheriff John Garcia.

“All three unions representing our deputies have voiced their concerns, and each has called attention to the dangers posed by reckless legislation like the HALT Act. Change is urgently needed.”

Tabb is currently being held without bail. A court date has not yet been set.

If convicted of the assault charge, she faces up to seven years in prison.

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Inmate Attacks Guard in Violent Jail Attack