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Century Correctional Institution Assault: Inmate Attacks Officer, FDC Reports

A Century Correctional Institution inmate assaulted a correctional officer, according to the Florida Department of Corrections. Inmate Angel Galarza assaulted a correctional officer by throwing a cup of unknown liquid at them, FDC said. Galarza is serving a 25-year sentence for…

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  • Inmate Angel Galarza assaulted a correctional officer by throwing a cup of liquid.
  • Galarza is serving a 25-year sentence for a 2024 murder conviction.
  • He is scheduled for release in 2047.

Century Correctional Officer Assaulted During Incident

PENSACOLA, Fla. — On July 19, 2026, a correctional officer at the Century Correctional Institution was assaulted by an inmate, as reported by the Florida Department of Corrections.

Angel Galarza Century Correctional Inmate History

The inmate, Angel Galarza, is currently serving a 25-year sentence for first-degree murder following a conviction in Polk County in 2024. His scheduled release date is set for 2047.

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Based on reporting by William Reynolds originally published by NorthEscambia.com. Read the original story.

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