Boulder County, Colo. - On August 28, 2026, an inmate at the Boulder County Jail assaulted a deputy, resulting in serious bodily injury.

The incident occurred as the deputy was escorting the inmate up a stairwell. The inmate braced himself on the stair railing and used both feet to kick the deputy, causing the deputy to fall off the stairs and hit his back on a cinderblock wall, which resulted in the deputy breaking a bone.

Jail staff immediately responded and the inmate was secured in lockdown without further incident. The injured deputy was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation and treatment.

The inmate, Josephis Kwamane Wade (D.O.B. 07/26/1990), was charged with:

• 1st Degree Assault - Police Officer- Strong Arm - (F3) (18-3-202(1)(e))
• Obstructing Government Operations - (M2) (18-8-102)

The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to the safety of its staff, inmates, and the community.

The associated Boulder County Sheriff’s Office case number is 26-04103.

As in every criminal case, these charges are merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty.

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/s/ Carrie Haverfield, Sr. Communications Specialist