Lockport, NY – An incarcerated woman at the Niagara County Correctional Facility is facing a new criminal charge after allegedly spitting on a correctional officer during routine rounds Wednesday morning.
According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, 24-year-old Barbara A. Rodgers was arrested inside the jail around 9:13 a.m. Wednesday, December 24, following an incident that occurred while a correctional officer was performing standard duties within the facility.
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti said Rodgers allegedly spit on the officer, causing saliva to come into contact with the officer’s chest, head, and neck. The incident took place inside the Niagara County Correctional Facility, located in the Town of Lockport, Niagara County.
Authorities charged Rodgers with Harassment in the Second Degree, a violation under New York State law. Jail staff immediately initiated a criminal investigation following the incident, according to the sheriff’s office.
No injuries were reported, and no additional emergency responders were required at the scene. The officer involved remained on duty following the incident, officials said.
Rodgers is scheduled to appear in Town of Lockport Court on a later date to answer the charge. Officials did not specify why Rodgers was initially incarcerated at the time of the incident.
The investigation was handled by Deputy M. Bixby, with supervision from Lieutenant J. Austin. The case is documented under reference number 2025-0064347.
The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office stated that additional details will be released if deemed necessary as the case proceeds through the court system.
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