x
Breaking News
More () »

Sgt. Nix suspect accused of beating someone with a tube sock full of batteries in jail

At the time of reporting, it is unclear if the victim is an inmate or an employee of the jail.

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — The 19-year-old accused of shooting and killing Greensboro Police Sergeant Dale Nix faces new charges for allegedly assaulting someone in jail on Monday, July 15.

Court documents state that Jamere Foster beat someone in jail with a tube sock full of batteries. 

Foster is also accused of conspiring with Jakeem Bennett before the beating took place.

At the time of reporting, it is unclear if the victim is an inmate or an employee of the jail.

You may remember, Foster was arrested at the beginning of the year for allegedly shooting and killing Sgt. Nix. 

Foster was charged with First Degree Murder, Larceny, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny and was held with no bond.

Now, Foster faces additional charges of Misdemeanor Assault Inflicting Serious Injury, Misdemeanor Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Misdemeanor Conspiracy.

MORE WAYS TO GET WFMY NEWS 2 

Subscribe to our daily newsletter Let’s Get 2 It! 

Download the WFMY News 2 APP from your Apple or Google Play store. 

ADD THE WFMY+ APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE 

ROKU: Add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching for WFMY. 

Amazon Fire TV: Search for WFMY to find the free app to add to your account. You can also add the app directly to your Fire TV through your Amazon account. 

SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube | https://bit.ly/2vsX74I

Follow us:

Facebook | https://bit.ly/3326pAY

Twitter | https://bit.ly/2vIPZkT

Instagram | https://bit.ly/39Ghs5a

Download the WFMY News 2 app:

►Text the word APP to 336-379-5775

►For iPhone | https://apple.co/3aaH6iM

►For Android | https://bit.ly/3aea9Sv

Before You Leave, Check This Out