SAWYER COUNTY — Awaiting sentencing for his conviction in a Sawyer County homicide case, a 34-year-old inmate now faces a new round of felony charges after allegedly assaulting three jail officers and another inmate while behind bars.
Manly McDermott (34), who was convicted of homicide by a July 2026 Sawyer County jury for the 2021 shooting death of Cary Lynn Elkin, is now accused of assaulting a jail sergeant and two jail deputies during a confrontation over homemade alcohol in August 2026. He is also charged with assaulting a fellow inmate.
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Last Update: Sep 17, 2026 11:09 am CDT
