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JCSO Jailer arrested for attempting to smuggle contraband into jail

Saturday, November 16 by Luke Matheson

At approximately 6:00 AM Investigators with the Tri-County Drug Task Force (TCDTF) and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested Miakia Ellis, at the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center (DBADC) shortly after she arrived for her shift as a jailer in... Read More.

JCSO investigating death of man found unresponsive in jail

Saturday, October 19 by Luke Matheson

On October 16, 2024, at approximately 1:40 PM W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center Deputies learned of a detainee who was unconscious in his cell. Attempts to revive the detainee, identified as Johnnie Holder, through cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) were accomplished. Emergency Ambulance Services were called... Read More.

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5 in jail for attempted murder after traffic stop by White Hall Police

Thursday, August 29 by Ray King

Five Southeast Arkansas residents are in jail facing attempted capital murder charges after a traffic stop by White Hall Police Wednesday night. Two White Hall Police Officers were reportedly exposed to fentanyl because of the stop and had to be taken to Jefferson Regional Hospital.... Read More.

A $50k cash only bond was set for a man after allegedly attempting to smuggle contraband into the jail

Friday, July 26 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $50,000 cash only bond was set Friday for an Altheimer man who is currently out on bond on theft allegation after he allegedly attempted to smuggle contraband into the adult jail. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling... Read More.

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Legislators question documentary series on Pulaski County jail

Wednesday, May 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday raised questions about a sheriff’s decision to allow a Netflix documentary series to be filmed at the county jail, with one critic saying the move exploited inmates. Pulaski County Sheriff Eric Higgins defended the decision to... Read More.

Friday morning death at Jefferson County jail

Friday, April 12 by Greg

On April 12, 2024 at approximately 8:00 AM W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Deputies learned of a detainee who was unconscious. Deputies, as well as a jail nurse, responded and attempted to revive the detainee through cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and an automated external defibrillator... Read More.

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JEFFERSON COUNTY JUVENILE JAIL ADMINISTRATOR TERMINATED FOR POLICY VIOLATIONS

Thursday, February 22 by Greg

Special to DeltaplexNews from JCSO On February 2, 2024, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office received a complaint from an employee at the Jack Jones Juvenile Detention Center regarding allegations of incidents of unnecessary uses of force against juvenile detainees by Eric Hobbs, who was at... Read More.

County Grievance Committee says jail employee wrongfully fired

Tuesday, February 13 by Ray King

A 16-year employee of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office who was fired appealed her firing and the County’s Grievance Committee ruled that her firing was not justified. Glenda Wright, who worked in the jail’s kitchen was accused of multiple violations but according to the committee’s... Read More.

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Jail escapee Bryant back in custody

Monday, January 29 by Ray King

UPDATE: ADULT DETENTION CENTER ESCAPEE JATONIA BRYANT CAPTURED: On January 29, 2024, at approximately 11:07 A.M. Jatonia Bryant, an escapee from the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center, was captured in Pine Bluff, AR. Officers were conducting surveillance in the east side area of Pine Bluff, AR, when... Read More.

JCSO offers $2500 reward in jail escapee case

Wednesday, January 24 by Greg

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A $10k was set for a man attempting to smuggle contraband into the jail

Monday, December 11 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King An investigation into attempts to smuggle contraband into the jail that began in November resulted in the arrest of a Pine Bluff man Thursday. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Investigators took Andew Harris, 47, into custody and his first court appearance Friday in Pine Bluff... Read More.

DETENTION DEPUTY ARRESTED AFTER SMUGGLE DRUGS INTO ADULT JAIL

Tuesday, October 24 by Greg

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. announced the early morning arrest of Deputy Jailer Stephen Young, 24, shortly after reporting for work at the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center, whereby supervisory staff uncovered a significant amount of contraband in Young's possession. Sheriff Woods emphasized... Read More.

Stories tagged with: jail

JCSO Jailer arrested for attempting to smuggle contraband into jail

JCSO investigating death of man found unresponsive in jail

5 in jail for attempted murder after traffic stop by White Hall Police

A $50k cash only bond was set for a man after allegedly attempting to smuggle contraband into the jail

Legislators question documentary series on Pulaski County jail

Friday morning death at Jefferson County jail

JEFFERSON COUNTY JUVENILE JAIL ADMINISTRATOR TERMINATED FOR POLICY VIOLATIONS

County Grievance Committee says jail employee wrongfully fired

Jail escapee Bryant back in custody

JCSO offers $2500 reward in jail escapee case

A $10k was set for a man attempting to smuggle contraband into the jail

DETENTION DEPUTY ARRESTED AFTER SMUGGLE DRUGS INTO ADULT JAIL

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