A Grand Jury has indicted six gang-affiliated inmates for a violent attack on three correctional officers at Wallen Ridge State Prison, announced Attorney General Jason Miyares and Wise County and City of Norton Commonwealth’s Attorney Brett Hall.
The incident, which occurred on May 2, involved two officers being stabbed multiple times and a third officer being assaulted. The inmates face a combined total of 66 felony counts related to the attack.
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Here's a breakdown of their charges:
- 28-year-old Melvin Edgardo Molina-Ramos
- Attempted aggravated murder - 2 counts
- Malicious wounding by a mob - 2 counts
- Gang participation
- Bodily injury by a prisoner - 2 counts
- Aggravated malicious wounding - 2 counts
- Conspiracy to commit aggravated malicious wounding - 3 counts
- Possession of an illegal weapon by a prisoner
- 26-year-old Jeremiah Larenz Mouzon
- Attempted aggravated murder - 3 counts
- Malicious wounding by a mob - 3 counts
- Gang participation
- Bodily injury by prisoner - 3 counts
- Aggravated malicious wounding - 3 counts
- Conspiracy to commit aggravated malicious wounding - 3 counts
- Possession of an illegal weapon by a prisoner
- 41-year-old Moises Alejandro Alfaro Olivia
- Gang participation
- Malicious wounding by a mob
- Bodily injury by a prisoner - 2 counts
- Aggravated malicious wounding
- Conspiracy to commit aggravated malicious wounding - 3 counts
- 33-year-old Armando Dagobert Reyes Reyes
- Gang participation
- Malicious wounding by a mob
- Bodily injury by a prisoner
- Aggravated malicious wounding
- Conspiracy to commit aggravated malicious wounding - 3 counts
- 30-year-old Christian Rene Reyes-Coreas
- Gang participation
- Malicious wounding by a mob - 2 counts
- Bodily Injury by a prisoner - 2 counts
- Conspiracy to commit aggravated malicious wounding - 3 counts
- 28-year-old Kevin Josue Soto-Bonilla
- Attempted aggravated murder - 2 counts
- Malicious wounding by a mob - 2 counts
- Gang participation
- Bodily injury by a prisoner - 2 counts
- Aggravated malicious wounding - 2 counts
- Conspiracy to commit aggravated malicious wounding - 3 counts
- Possession of an illegal weapon by a prisoner
Our corrections officers have an incredibly difficult job. I am thankful the corrections officers who were attacked in this incident continue to heal daily. I commend those who heroically intervened to save the lives of their fellow officers, who rushed to aid their fellow officers in the face of personal danger. Today’s indictments begin the process to seek justice on behalf of the Department of Corrections officers injured in the line of duty and all those affected by this incident. We are grateful for the important work DOC officers and personnel do for our community.
Commonwealth’s Attorney for Wise County and the City of Norton Brett Hall
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares stated that his office assisted with the prosecution: “Today’s indictments are an important reminder that service by our law enforcement and corrections officers across the Commonwealth is not without daily risk. On behalf of a grateful Commonwealth, I extend my thanks to all law enforcement for the important and dangerous work they do. As my office supports the prosecution in this case to seek justice, we are proud of our partners involved in supporting the corrections officers injured in this incident and are thankful for their continued recovery.”