Investigations

Sheriff Robert Luna said he felt "just sadness" after hearing reports of the mistreatment and poor conditions inside the jails

The decision to dismiss charges against Jarrett Hobbs came several months after an investigation following the video's release last year

The investigation was opened after deaths in county jails hit a two-decade high last year and other allegations of excessive use of force surfaced

The sheriff said rumors circulating in the jail prompted the "ugly" investigation and the conclusions "sickened" him

Three hours before the man's death, his unit was without an officer touring the floor, as required by Correction Department policy

Jail video shows Anthony Mitchell was kept naked in a concrete-floored isolation cell, according to the lawsuit

In November, the city settled a class-action lawsuit over delayed releases dating back to 2014

The charges are in connection with an alleged conspiracy to smuggle synthetic cannabinoids known as K2 and Spice into MCI Shirley

Sheriff said decision to terminate the CO was part of his vow to make "accountability and transparency a top priority"

The indictment described the ring as a criminal enterprise that worked to move cellphones, drugs, jewelry, clothing and cash items into the prison

Planned improvements include upgrading inmate housing units and raising minimum pay for COs

The ex-prison worker was the fifth employee at the facility to be charged with sexual abuse of inmates since June 2021

One CO allegedly received more than $15K from inmates over eight months for giving out contraband items

Five people have been charged with murder and conspiracy for allegedly beating another inmate to death

The order comes after staffing shortages at the 500-bed detention center reportedly led to delayed or denied medical treatment