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Commissioners Reveal Planned Opening of New County Jail | Local News
Lancaster County could have a new jail operational and as soon as late 2026, according to the project timeline, County […]
As Delco jail returns to county control, its new warden focuses on mental health and staff training
After decades of operation by one of the largest private prison companies in the world, the Delaware County Jail returns […]
Jussie Smollett in the psychiatric ward at Cook County Jail
Embed from Getty Images Jussie Smollet was placed in a psychiatric ward at Cook County Jail, according to his brother. […]
McHenry County jail inmate charged with throwing urine at corrections officer
Nicholas B. Hitztaler, 23, of McHenry. A McHenry man held in the McHenry County Jail faces additional charges after he […]
Jussie Smollett will serve his sentence in Cook County Jail under protective custody
Actor Jussie Smollett will serve his prison sentence in protective custody Judge James Linn approved a request submitted by Smollett’s […]
Four sheriff’s deputies implicated in San Diego County jail death
Omar Moreno Arroyo, who died in a San Diego County jail 2021 hours after his arrest, should never have been […]
Dallas County Jail fails annual inspection for second straight year
The Dallas County Jail failed to meet Texas minimum standards for acceptable prison conditions for the second year in a […]
5 In Hopkins County Jail on Criminal Warrants March 2-8, 2022
At least five people were in Hopkins County under felony warrants from March 2-8, 2022, two on jail transfers, two […]
Officials break ground on Sullivan County Jail Expansion Project | WJHL
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Members of the Sullivan County Commission and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office huddled in two tents […]
Woman dies in Mecklenburg County Jail | WFAE 90.7
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after the death of a woman in custody at the county jail on […]
The fate of Hinds County Jail in the hands of a federal judge
HINDS COUNTY, Mississippi (WJTV) — As Hinds County awaits the federal court’s final decision on the jail consent decree, Sheriff […]
15-acre land could be new site for Sullivan County Jail | WIBQ The Talk Station
Sullivan, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Newly purchased land on North Section Street in Sullivan, Ind. could soon serve as the site […]
Pima County jail comes under intense scrutiny amid decade-high death toll | Subscriber
Family members of Pedro Xavier Martinez Palacios Jr., who died in Pima […]
County Jail Passes Accreditation | DeSoto County News
DeSoto County News visits the Hernando Detention Center The DeSoto County Adult Detention Center in Hernando has been notified that […]
Vigo County Jail Diary: February 24, 2022 | Arrest reports
The following individuals were incarcerated in the Vigo County Jail by area law enforcement on February 15 and 16, based […]
Inmate tries unsuccessfully to escape from DeKalb County Jail
DEKALB COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) – A DeKalb County jail inmate has been hit with an additional felony charge after police […]
Sturgis man sentenced for knife in Branch County Jail
Joshua Fleming, 36, was sentenced to one to five years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing a weapon in […]
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Neshoba County Jail File 2/13-2/20 • Javious Adams, 22, of 308 Sherwood Avenue, aggravated assault – manifest extreme indifference. for […]
The Richmond Observer – Murder suspect is incarcerated in Richmond County Jail
ROCKINGHAM – A Moore County man wanted for a homicide in East Rockingham is behind bars. Richmond County Jail records […]
Lycoming County Jail inmate faces new charges | News, Sports, Jobs
Already incarcerated for nearly a dozen criminal offenses, additional charges were brought against county jail inmate Dartagnan Zuback after he […]
Kenosha County jail inmate faces felony charge after fight | Crime and courts
A Kenosha County Jail inmate faces five criminal charges, including a felony, after a fight with another inmate on February […]
Deputies search for inmate who escaped from Tehama County Jail, 2 arrested for assisting | News
UPDATE Friday 2 p.m.: Two people were arrested after deputies said they helped Trey King escape from the Tehama County […]
Inmate dies after being found unconscious in county jail
TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit said an inmate at the Tuscaloosa County Jail died Thursday night. Click […]
Monterey County Jail Extension Set to Open – Monterey Herald
SALINAS — After more than a decade of planning, development and construction, the 576-bed extension to the Monterey County Jail […]
Prison board members and warden slam Lancaster Bail Fund chairman for ‘misrepresentation’ over ex-inmate’s death | Local News
Members of the Lancaster County Jail board and warden have ripped the chair of the Lancaster Bail Fund, saying she […]
Inmates offer window into Cook County Jail virus outbreak | national news
CHICAGO — On New Year’s Eve, correctional officers at the Cook County Jail removed a sick man from a level […]
Inmates offer window into Cook County Jail virus outbreak | Coronavirus
CHICAGO (AP) — Content warning: This story contains mentions of suicidal thoughts and deaths. This story has been updated with […]
County jail remains closed despite declining COVID-19 cases
In today’s episode of The Confluence: WESA reporter Kiley Koscinski discusses how the Allegheny County Jail lockdown, due to a […]
Hillsdale County Jail Offers Inmates the Opportunity to Earn a High School Diploma
Hillsdale County Jail Offers Inmates the Opportunity to Get GED Permission | Collegiate Archives Inmates at Hillsdale County Jail will […]
Lawsuit filed to hold sheriff’s department accountable for ‘preventable’ deaths
SAN DIEGO — A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against San Diego County, the county sheriff’s department and […]
OK County Jail Administrator. scrutinized comments
Oklahoma County Jail Administrator Greg Williams and Director of Communications Mark Opgrande are under fire after a recording made public […]
Sullivan County Jail Expansion Could Be Completed in Early 2025 | WJHL
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Just days after three inmates escaped from the Sullivan County Jail, county leaders said the jail […]
Ingham County Jail inmates will pay less to make phone calls
LANSING, Mich. — Inmates at Ingham County Jail will pay less for phone calls under a newly approved contract. At […]
Vigo County Jail Diary: February 9, 2022 | Arrest reports
The following individuals were incarcerated in the Vigo County jail by area law enforcement on Tuesday and Wednesday, based on […]
Vigo County Jail Diary: February 8, 2022 | Arrest reports
The following individuals were incarcerated in the Vigo County Jail by area law enforcement from Thursday through Tuesday, based on […]
Inmates offer window into Cook County Jail’s Covid-19 surge
Inmates being quarantined at Cook County Jail on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. (Zbigniew Bzdak/Chicago Tribune file photo) Content Warning: This […]
Lewis County jail inmate charged with assault for allegedly breaking another inmate’s nose
By Emily Fitzgerald [email protected] A Lewis County Jail inmate now faces additional assault charges for allegedly breaking a fellow inmate’s […]
Black man shot by authorities transferred to Dane County Jail day after operation, family says | criminality
Lucas Robinson | Wisconsin State Journal Quadren L. Wilson, the black man whose family said he was shot multiple times […]
Murder Suspect Among 3 Escaped Inmates From Sullivan County Jail | WJHL
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Authorities continue to search for three inmates who escaped from the Sullivan County Jail Friday morning, […]
Murder suspect among 3 inmates escaped from Sullivan County Jail
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Authorities continue to search for three inmates who escaped from the Sullivan County Jail Friday morning, […]
Three men charged with trying to escape from Newaygo County Jail
WHITE CLOUD, Mich. — Three men face federal charges after investigators say they attempted to escape from the Newaygo County […]
Federal prisoners foiled in alleged escape attempt at Newaygo County Jail
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Three federal prisoners are charged with conspiring to escape from the Newaygo County Jail. They allegedly […]
BREAKING: Another death reported at Arlington County Jail | ARLnow
Arlington County Jail (Updated at 00:25) A 41-year-old man arrested for trespassing died after going into cardiac arrest at Arlington […]
2 elevators break at Whatcom County Jail in Bellingham
The sheriff wants to build a new jail, but voters have voted him down twice in the past. BELLINGHAM, Wash. […]
Bexar County jail inmate killed, another dead from COVID-19
Photo courtesy of Bexar County Jail/Vincent Garcia was murdered by two other inmates over the weekend. SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) […]
Genesee County Jail Project Could Start This Spring | Featured Story
BATAVIA – Sheriff William Sheron Jr. said the county is moving forward with plans to build a new county jail […]
Tuolumne County Jail Forced to Reduce Population Due to COVID
Tuolumne County Jail Sonora, Calif. – The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office is forced to immediately reduce its prison population to […]
Vigo County Jail Diary: January 26, 2022 | Arrest reports
The following individuals were incarcerated in the Vigo County jail by area law enforcement on Tuesday and Wednesday, based on […]
I did time in 12 California prisons. Detention of Immigrants in Yuba County Jail Was Worst of All
In 2017, after serving 22 years in prison for a gang-related murder I committed as a teenager, the California parole […]
Bee County Jail Escapee Apprehended by CBP Officers at Progreso Port of Entry
PROGRESS, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) field operations officers working on an outbound operation at the Progreso […]
Man accused of burning pregnant woman now being held in Macomb County Jail – Macomb Daily
The man accused of setting fire to his pregnant girlfriend posted bond and was released last week from Wayne County […]
Jeannette man accused of fighting with Sheriff’s Department warrant team has been sentenced to jail without bail
A Jeannette man remains in custody without bail after telling members of the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Department Warrants Squad that […]
Construction of the Adams County Jail is set to begin in March
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) – At the Adams County Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, the construction manager and architect of […]
Three Scott County jail inmates charged with attacking correctional officers | Local crime and courts
Three men awaiting trial in the Scott County Jail for various crimes each face additional charges after attacking multiple corrections […]
Arrests and reservations in county jails | Hillsboro Star-Journal
COUNTY JAIL ARRESTS AND RESERVATIONS This list of prisoners was obtained Tuesday from the prison’s inmate registration system. NEW IMPRISONS […]
Arrests and reservations in county jails | Marion County Record
COUNTY JAIL ARRESTS AND RESERVATIONS This list of prisoners was obtained Tuesday from the prison’s inmate registration system. NEW IMPRISONS […]
Vigo County Jail Diary: January 19, 2022 | Arrest reports
The following individuals were incarcerated in the Vigo County Jail by area law enforcement on January 6, 7, and 8, […]
Yvette Mimieux, actress in “Where the Boys Are” and “Jackson County Jail”, dies at 80
Yvette Mimieux, the radiant actress who caused a sensation in the 1960s with performances in Where are the boys, Light […]
Joe Riley spent two weeks in Spokane County Jail for assault. He was completely innocent, and now he’s suing
In the early morning hours of December 29, 2019, a man violently beat 40-year-old Daniel Jarman in the parking lot […]
New Marion County jail welcomes inmates with Wi-Fi wristbands and tablets
Update, January 17: The Marion County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that it has completed the first phase of its transfer […]
Staff Shortage Plaguing Oneida County Jail | Local
The Oneida County Jail typically has around 200 staff, but there are currently 64 vacancies, and Sheriff Robert Maciol is […]
A woman gave birth alone in a Tarrant County Jail cell. Federal lawsuit says it’s the prison’s fault
The woman was alone when she gave birth in a Tarrant County jail cell. And just 10 days later, her […]
Former staff member speaks out on issues at Mecklenburg County Jail
A group of activists gathered outside Mecklenburg County Jail in Uptown in March 2020 to call on authorities to depopulate […]
Cofield appointed Deputy Director – The Newnan Times-Herald
Lt. Tim Cofield was appointed Deputy Warden of the Coweta County Jail by the Georgia Board of Corrections. Cofield succeeds […]
Young Dolph Murder Suspect Justin Johnson Has Been Held in Shelby County Jail – FOX13 News Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Justin Johnson, a suspect in the murder of rapper Young Dolph, has been incarcerated in the Shelby […]
Deputy Warden Arrested After Lincoln Inmate Sexual Abuse Allegations | Crime and courts
A deputy warden at a Lincoln state correctional facility was arrested on Tuesday after alleged misconduct involving a relationship with […]
Record-breaking COVID-19 cases in Milwaukee County jail strain operations
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – The omicron wave of COVID-19 is making its way through Milwaukee County Jail. Sheriff Earnell Lucas […]
INMATE ESCAPE DURANGO: ‘Armed and Dangerous’ Inmate Escapes La Plata County Jail, $5,000 Reward Offered
LA PLATA COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) – An armed and dangerous inmate is wanted by police after escaping from the La […]
New Warden Takes Over Lake County Jail | Crime and courts
Todd Wasmer is the new Warden of the Lake County Jail. Army veteran Todd Wasmer is the new warden of […]
Lawyers denounce continued use of solitary confinement by Allegheny County Jail despite referendum
A referendum banning the use of solitary confinement at Allegheny County Jail went into effect on December 5. Yet, according […]
St. Louis County Jail Reports Increase in COVID Cases
No inmate or employee exhibited severe symptoms, the county said, and no one was hospitalized. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – […]
Sonoma County jail inmate found hanging from his cell: the sheriff
SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) – A Sonoma County jail inmate has been found dead while in custody, sheriff officials said […]
Bannock County Jail worker faces charges in Salt Lake
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Tony Manu have released the following statement regarding […]
Sheriff’s Department Releases Name of Deceased Inmate | Crime and courts
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday identified the inmate who died early Saturday morning as Reighnn T. Post-McNab, 25, […]
Melvin Johnson charged with breaking jaw of fellow Mahoning County prison inmate
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – An inmate at Mahoning County Jail was arraigned Monday on charges of breaking the jaw of […]
Detainee found unconscious in his cell
Inmate found unconscious in Kenosha County jail dies An investigation is underway following the death of an inmate at Kenosha […]
Inmate found dead at county jail two days after being booked | Crime News
An inmate was found dead Sunday at the Burke County Jail. John Howard Lambert, 61, of Drexel, was found unresponsive […]
No. 4 Story of 2021: County jail goes through a turbulent year | Local news
About 40 police officers from multiple jurisdictions descended on the Lawrence County Jail on the morning of June 1 over […]