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Fired Jefferson County jail sergeant indicted, accused of overusing pepper spray
The Jefferson County grand jury has indicted a former sergeant at the jail for Official Oppression, accused of overusing ...
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Inmate who died after medical episode at Jefferson County Jail identified
The inmate who died in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail earlier this week has now been identified. Shaquille James Staples, 31, died Monday at UAB Hospital after he suffered a medical ...
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Innovative initiative in Jefferson County aids mental health struggles with 'jail diversion program'
The initiative seeks to keep individuals arrested for non-violent crimes out of jail and instead provide them with the care they require. Throughout her career, Jefferson County Sheriff Zena ...
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Man dies Friday in custody at downtown Louisville jail
Louisville Metro Corrections officers found a 54-year-old man unresponsive around 3 p.m. Friday afternoon. He was taken to a ...