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Former jail inmates settle lawsuit against Washington county jail

Monday, October 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Five former inmates at an Arkansas county jail have settled their lawsuit against a doctor who they said gave them the antiparasitic drug ivermectin to fight COVID-19 without their consent. A federal judge last week dismissed the 2022 lawsuit against Dr.... Read More.

$25k bond set for Jefferson County Jail Deputy arrested for attempting to bring contraband into the jail

Monday, September 18 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Monday for a Jefferson County Jail Deputy arrested Saturday when she attempted to bring contraband into the jail. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Shacamry Taylor, 26,... Read More.

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Detention deputy arrested after attempting to smuggle drugs into adult jail

Sunday, September 17 by Alex Bivens

DETENTION DEPUTY ARRESTED AFTER ATTEMPTING TO SMUGGLE DRUGS INTO ADULT JAIL: Jefferson County, Arkansas - September 16, 2023 - A detention deputy has been arrested after being accused of attempting to smuggle drugs into the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center. Deputy Jailer Shacamry Brionna... Read More.

Three in jail on drug charges after search warrants were conducted

Monday, June 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

On Friday, June 16th, 2023 members of the 10th Drug Task Force along with officers from McGehee Arkansas Police Department and Desha County Arkansas Sheriff Department conducted a search warrant on Beech, Walnut St, and a home visit on Phillips St where they seized... Read More.

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Detainee at Jefferson County Jail dies from apparent suicide

Thursday, June 8 by Staff

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the tragic death of detainee Treveon McDaniel, who was found in his single-person cell at the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center earlier today. On Thursday, June 8, 2023, staff at DBDC observed detainee McDaniel #178304 hanging... Read More.

One Desha County escapee arrested after escaping a second time; Search continues for second escapee

Saturday, May 20 by Staff

UPDATE: A few minutes ago, Marceese Watkins was arrested for escape, a second time. He was found in Dermott after a joint effort from area Law Enforcement Agencies. He was taken into Custody by State Trooper Ty Grant, after a vehicle and foot pursuit. Agencies included the... Read More.

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Bonds set for two people involved in attempting to get contraband into jail

Monday, March 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King A report of suspicious activity around the adult detention center Friday night resulted in the arrest of two people who attempted to introduce contraband into the jail. Catrila Sanders, 38, was identified as the driver of a vehicle seen in the area and... Read More.

GIRLFRIEND OF FEDERAL DETAINEE HOUSED IN COUNTY JAIL ARRESTED FOR HER INVOLVMENT IN DRUG SMUGGLING ATTEMPT

Saturday, March 25 by Staff

announce the apprehension of Catrlia Lashun Sanders-Heard, who was being sought by our Criminal Investigation Division and Tri-County Drug Task Force for her role in the attempted W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center (DBDC) drug smuggling investigation that began on Friday, March 24, 2023.... Read More.

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Pine Bluff man arrested; Woman being sought for trying to throw contraband over jail fence

Saturday, March 25 by Staff

One man accused of trying to throw drugs, cellphone, and tools onto the grounds of the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center (DBDC) has been captured, while his female accomplice remains at-large. 36-year-old Oliver Moore of Pine Bluff now sits in DBDC charged with Possession... Read More.

judge won’t toss jail inmates lawsuit

Sunday, March 19 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit that says detainees at an Arkansas jail were given the drug ivermectin to fight COVID-19 without their knowledge. The lawsuit contends detainees at the Washington County Jail in Fayetteville were given ivermectin... Read More.

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JCSO’s Hudson promoted to Chief Deputy – Jail Administrator

Thursday, February 23 by Staff

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods, Jr. has announced the promotion of Internal Affairs Sergeant Jimmy "Bo" Hudson to Chief Deputy - Jail Administrator. "Chief Deputy Hudson's commitment to his performance and dedication to duty are trademarks for the long-term success of the Jefferson County Sheriff's... Read More.

Escaped Columbia County inmates apprehended

Monday, January 30 by Staff

UPDATE: Columbia County Sheriff LeRoy Martin has issued a statement saying the four escaped inmates have all been captured and are in custody. ORIGINAL STORY: A search is underway after four inmates escaped the Columbia County Detention Facility according to Sheriff LeRoy Martin. The escaped inmates have been... Read More.

Stories tagged with: jail

Former jail inmates settle lawsuit against Washington county jail

$25k bond set for Jefferson County Jail Deputy arrested for attempting to bring contraband into the jail

Detention deputy arrested after attempting to smuggle drugs into adult jail

Three in jail on drug charges after search warrants were conducted

Detainee at Jefferson County Jail dies from apparent suicide

One Desha County escapee arrested after escaping a second time; Search continues for second escapee

Bonds set for two people involved in attempting to get contraband into jail

GIRLFRIEND OF FEDERAL DETAINEE HOUSED IN COUNTY JAIL ARRESTED FOR HER INVOLVMENT IN DRUG SMUGGLING ATTEMPT

Pine Bluff man arrested; Woman being sought for trying to throw contraband over jail fence

judge won’t toss jail inmates lawsuit

JCSO’s Hudson promoted to Chief Deputy – Jail Administrator

Escaped Columbia County inmates apprehended

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