An inmate once sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for an attempted murder of a peace officer in Los Angeles County, who later was sentenced to life without parole for killing a corrections officer, has allegedly tried to kill another corrections officer and Tuesday is facing additional possible charges.
The latest alleged attack by Jon C. Blaylock, 56, occurred about 10:15 a.m. Monday in a cell block at California State Prison, Sacramento, which is in Folsom, California, officials said.
“The officer sustained multiple puncture wounds, according to a news release from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. “Staff responded immediately and used physical force to quickly quell the attack.”
The officer was treated at the scene and then taken to a hospital, where he was in good condition awaiting discharge, the CDCR reported.
“An improvised weapon was found at the scene,” according to the CDCR.
Blaylock has been placed in restricted housing pending investigation.
“The case will be referred to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office for possible felony prosecution,” according to a department statement.
The CDCR took custody of Blaylock from Los Angeles County on June 23, 2004, after he was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole for attempted first-degree murder of a peace officer/firefighter.
He was a so-called “third striker,” and his conviction included sentencing enhancements for discharge and use of a firearm and prior felony conviction of a serious offense.
“While incarcerated, on Nov. 4, 2014, he was sentenced by Los Angeles County to life with the possibility of parole for assault by an incarcerated person with a deadly weapon or force likely to cause great bodily injury as a third striker,” according to the CDCR. “On Aug. 16, 2023, he was sentenced by San Bernardino County to life without parole for second-degree murder of a peace officer, an in-prison offense, with an enhancement for personal use of a dangerous or deadly weapon.”