Sheriffs in North Carolina express hope that Medicaid expansion will address mental health issues, reducing reliance on North Carolina jails.
Category: Jail News
Inmate mix-up, mistaken release of Devonne Tyrae Sias from Oklahoma County Detention Center
Mix-up at Oklahoma County Detention Center leads to the accidental release of Devonne Tyrae Sias, who impersonated Kittakone Sirisombath.
Emergency reopening of juvenile detention center in Westmoreland County after teens Braedon Dickinson and Robert Cogdell Escape
Teens Dickinson and Cogdell’s escape from Westmoreland County juvenile shelter prompts the emergency reopening of a detention center.
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and Sheriff Tom Dart launch a pioneering state ID program for Cook County jail detainees upon their release
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias helped launch a state ID program to support Cook County’s released detainees.
Lawsuit accuses Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice and Campbell Regional Juvenile Detention officials of concealing abuse
Nurses Ratliff and Tucker allege misconduct cover-up in a lawsuit against Campbell Regional Juvenile Detention officers and the Kentucky DJJ.
Ex-Officer Benito Jamar Hugie pleads guilty in gold and diamond teeth grill smuggling case
Ex-corrections officer Benito Jamar Hugie, along with inmate Shawn Brown and others, plead guilty in the Otay Mesa prison bribery case.
Former sitcom star Danny Masterson set for state prison after surrendering 23 firearms
Danny Masterson, known for ‘That 70s Show,’ to be transferred to state prison after surrendering guns following his conviction.
Family of deceased inmate Brandon Clay Dotson sues the Alabama prison system, alleging the removal of his heart
A lawsuit by a deceased inmate’s family accuses the Alabama prison system of removing the heart of inmate Brandon Clay Dotson.
Gov. DeSantis recommends additional National Guard deployment to bolster Florida prisons staffing
Governor DeSantis seeks legislative approval to extend National Guard support, addressing persistent staffing challenges in Florida prisons.
Lynelle Maginley-Liddie Assumes Role of Commissioner for NYC Jails
Lynelle Maginley-Liddie assumes the position of DOC Commissioner for NYC jails in Mayor Adams’ administration.