Former HCSO Corrections Officer Accused of Sexual Assault Against Inmate

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CINCINNATI – Quincy Scott, a former Hamilton County corrections officer, is accused of sexually assaulting a female inmate at the Hamilton County Justice Center.

The alleged incident took place in May. Scott resigned the following month and was arrested and charged in August. He was later released on his own recognizance.

Scott’s attorney, Clyde Bennett II, says his dismissal does not indicate whether he committed the crime.

Court records show the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) hired Scott as a corrections officer in November 2023.

Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey sent WCPO 9 News the following statement about the case:

“Former corrections officer Quincy Scott was thoroughly investigated by our Professional Standards Department and resigned during the investigation. He is criminally charged with sexual battery, a third-degree felony. We take any allegation of inappropriate behavior or criminal activity very seriously, and he will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. As Sheriff, I do not have the discretion to discuss any pending criminal charges.”

Sheriff McGuffey

Scott and his attorney say the allegations are false.

“It boils down to her statement that he had sex with her, and my client says he didn’t,” Bennett said. “So there is doubt about whether that happened or not. I think my client is more credible.”

A spokesperson for the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office told WCPO 9 News they look forward to presenting their case at trial.

A final pre-trial hearing is scheduled for December 3, while a trial is expected to take place on December 10.