MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Catahoula Correctional Center has confirmed that both an inmate and a correctional officer were arrested following a disturbance in F dorm.

Officials say officers responded to an incident involving inmate Donnie Sanders, who they say was resisting orders and became combative.

They say the incident escalated into a physical altercation when an officer was pushed. Officers intervened and took the inmate into the hall.

Officials say when Sanders was escorted out, he overtook and choked Lt. Corey Whittington. They say Sanders was quickly restrained and order was restored.

CCC says following the incident, Lt. Whittington spit on Sanders and threw his hat at him. Officials say Whittington refused to disengage, despite de-escalation attempts by fellow officers.

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