Inmate Charged After Throwing Suspected Bodily Fluids at Correctional Officer

Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced the arrest of an inmate following an incident inside the Niagara County Correctional Facility.

According to investigators, on August 15th, at approximately 3:36pm, Melissa Biscotto, 43, who was already incarcerated at the facility, threw an unknown liquid at a correctional officer.

Authorities said the liquid struck the officer in the head, neck, arm, and chest.

Following the incident, Biscotto was charged with 2nd-degree harassment under Penal Law 240.26. She was returned to the custody of the correctional facility.

Biscotto is scheduled to appear in Lockport Town Court on September 18th at 9:00am.

Inmate Charged After Throwing Suspected Bodily Fluids at Correctional Officer