ADC agreement for Regional Jail in Southeast Arkansas

Press release from Senator Eddie Cheatham describes the agreement with ADC regarding the proposed Regional Jail in Bradley/ Drew County area. The state Board of Correction has voted to pursue an agreement with Bradley and Drew Counties in southeast Arkansas to set up a private... Read More.

Inmate attacked at Jefferson County Jail Tuesday Night

A Jefferson County inmate, Markeontis Smith is recovering after authorities confirm he was attacked Tuesday night. His Mother, Tanya Livingston received an anonymous call and was told to check on her son.   The caller told her he was taken to the hospital.   Livingston also stated ... Read More.
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McGhee City Jail Inmate Escapes

McGehee police say a 31-year-old male inmate from the McGehee City Jail escaped Wednesday afternoon around 2 p.m. Alan C. Lewis escaped while out during recreational time. He is described as 5'8" and weighing approximately 140 pounds. He was last seen wearing an orange McGehee... Read More.
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Arrest Made After Failed Jail Drug Smuggle

On May 28, 2019, at approximately 2:22 a.m. a black female, later identified as 33-year old Travisha Watson, was observed on the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Detention Center camera walking away from the loading dock area. Sergeant Fred Green and Investigator Joseph O’Neal of the Jefferson... Read More.

Cause of death for detainee found dead in Jefferson Co. Jail determined

According to Jefferson County's Sheriff's Department the cause of death for detainee Rebecca Esterline-Brixey was ruled as natural causes. An autopsy was conducted by the State Medical Examiner, who determined Brixey died of complications of alcohol withdrawal syndrome. The autopsy found Brixey suffered from significant... Read More.
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Jail Deputies to Receive Paychecks After State Funds Arrive

Jefferson County Judge Booker Clemons said late Thursday that deputies at the adult detention center will be getting paychecks Friday. During a meeting of the Quorum Court Monday, Sheriff’s Office Operations Commander and Sheriff-elect Lafayette Woods Jr. said there was not enough money remaining in... Read More.

Sheriff-elect Says Jail Not Able to Make Payroll

With two paydays left this year, the Jefferson County Jail does not have enough money to meet payroll, Sheriff-elect Lafayette Woods Jr. said Monday. Woods, who is currently operations commander for the Sheriff’s Office, told the Quorum Court that they were able to move money... Read More.
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Women Accused of Trying to Take Items Into Jail

A Pine Bluff women was arrested Monday after she allegedly tried to smuggle contraband into the adult detention center. Jail Administrator Maj. Tyra Tyler contacted Lt. Yohance Brunson of the Tri-County Drug Task Force after receiving information that a person would be entering the jail... Read More.
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Detainee at Jail Beaten, Second Detainee Arrested

A detainee at the adult detention center was hospitalized after allegedly being beaten by another detainee. Antonio Harris, 19, was initially treated at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, then transferred to St. Vincent Hospital at Little Rock following the incident that occurred on August 12. Harris was... Read More.