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Suspect in Elwood officer’s death accused of stabbing prison guard
The man awaiting trial for allegedly shooting an Elwood police officer has been accused of stabbing a prison guard. Law ...
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Consultant encourages Old Jail Committee to stay transparent
Historical restoration expert advises the Old Jail Committee to take slow, incremental steps and be transparent with the Big Rapids community.
Macon leaders are calling for change, better conditions at Bibb County jail | Here's why
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 21-year-old Romario Casey suffered severe burns when another inmate threw hot water through his cell door.
Sheriff says outdated system to blame for accidental release of convicted killer
Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen said his workers are using a computer system more than 40 years old, and it’s difficult to ...
Hochul wants to lower minimum age for correctional officers. Will it solve staffing crisis?
Lowering the age for correctional officers is Hochul’s fix for NY’s staffing woes. But a key issue in her proposal is drawing ...