Arizona Inmate Caught on Video Crawling Past Guard to Assault Woman
Justin Avery, held for multiple assaults, attempted to sexually assault a female inmate at Maricopa County facility.
- Justin Avery, 29, was caught on surveillance video sneaking past a security guard to the female side of a Maricopa County intake facility.
- Avery, previously charged with assaulting several women near ASU, admitted he intended to 'rape' a female inmate.
- The incident occurred around 4 a.m. when Avery crawled 'like a spider' to reach the sleeping woman, lowering his pants before being stopped by another inmate's scream.
- Avery faces additional charges of attempted sexual assault and aggravated assault against a correctional facility employee.
- The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has enhanced security measures, including adding mirrors to monitor blind spots, to prevent future incidents.