Tag: Jail
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Cleveland Corrections Officer Arrested for Felony Charges
CLEVELAND, Ohio — A corrections officer at the Cuyahoga County Jail was arrested Wednesday on multiple felony charges related to inmate harassment and bodily substance offenses, according to county officials. Austin Casto, the accused officer, faces five felony counts following an investigation by the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office. Allegations and Arrest The charges against Casto…
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29-Year-Old Dies in Sacramento County Main Jail Custody
A 29-year-old man passed away while in police custody at the Sacramento County Main Jail. Discovery and Response At approximately 2:15 a.m. on Saturday, deputies from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office conducted a routine cell check in the 5-East 300 Pod. During the inspection, they observed an inmate who appeared unresponsive. Acting swiftly, they promptly…
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Inmate Found Dead in Shelby County Jail
Memphis, Tennessee – The identity of an inmate found unresponsive in his cell at the Shelby County Jail has been confirmed as 57-year-old Kevin Wright, according to Judge Carlyn Addison, a Shelby County Criminal Court judge overseeing Division 5 at the jail. Wright, who was in the midst of a criminal court trial, passed away,…
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Tarrant County Jail Chief Retires Amidst Scrutiny Over Inmate Deaths
FORT WORTH, Texas – The chief of the Tarrant County jail, Charles Eckert, has announced his retirement following the sixth inmate death of the year. The retirement, officially declared on Wednesday, arrives amidst heightened scrutiny over the handling of inmate welfare at the facility. Chief Charles Eckert’s Legacy Chief Charles Eckert, who has overseen the…
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Anthony Johnson Jr. Memorial Sparks Calls for Justice
A memorial service was held for Anthony Johnson Jr., who tragically lost his life while in custody at the Tarrant County Jail. This event comes amid controversy surrounding the reinstatement of two jailers involved in his death, sparking calls for accountability and change within the system. A Life Remembered Anthony Johnson Jr., a 31-year-old Marine…
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Osage County Deputy Arrested for Jail Contraband Smuggling
Deputy Arrested for Bringing Contraband into Osage County Jail Osage County, Okla. – Deputy David Shawn Lynd of the Osage County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) was arrested for allegedly smuggling contraband into the county jail. This incident, which led to Lynd’s immediate suspension, occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday within the confines of the Osage County Jail.…
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Osage County Deputy Arrested for Jail Contraband Allegations
Deputy Arrested for Bringing Contraband into Osage County Jail An Osage County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) deputy, David Shawn Lynd, was arrested for bringing contraband into the county jail, resulting in his immediate suspension from duty. The incident occurred within the confines of the Osage County Jail on Tuesday and Wednesday, leading to Lynd’s arrest and…
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Man Found Dead in Sacramento County Main Jail
A tragic discovery was made on Sunday night as a man was found deceased in his cell at the Sacramento County Main Jail, as reported by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. Discovery and Response During routine cell checks in the 6-East 100 Pod at 10:30 p.m., deputies at the Main Jail found the man unresponsive.…
