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Sheriff’s Department must be transparent about jail deaths
Re “Ruling in jail death case invites misconduct by law enforcement officers” (April 18): Apparently, the powers that be who ...
An inside look into the Charleston County jail under new administration
The Charleston County Jail has historically been surrounded by news of inmate deaths, concerns inside the facility and even a ...
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Local golf pro found dead in jail cell in Fincastle
A local golf pro was found dead in his jail cell on Tuesday, Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office said. BCSP said a correctional deputy found an unresponsive inmate during a routine security check ...
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Two inmates found dead inside cells on the same day at Botetourt-Craig Regional Jail
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Another inmate at the Botetourt-Craig Regional Jail was found dead in their cell Tuesday, officials say. According to authorities, William C. Cash, age 39 ...
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Inmate found dead in jail cell at Botetourt-Craig Regional Jail
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — An inmate being housed at the Botetourt-Craig Regional Jail was found dead in his cell on Tuesday, according to officials. The Botetourt County Sheriff's Office ...
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Colorado man's jail cell death sparks lawsuit; "There was intent to punish," says lawyer
At the Huerfano County Jail, a staff member provided him with a pencil to draw and take notes. But on March 28, other staff members said he could not have the pencil in his cell as it could be ...
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Local golf pro found dead in jail cell in Fincastle, BCSO says
A local golf pro was found dead in his jail cell on Tuesday, Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office said. BCSP said a correctional deputy found an unresponsive inmate during a routine security check ...