‘It is horrendous’: Inmates say system issues have them stuck at Wayne County Jail
Inmates say an issue with the systems at the Wayne County Jail have left them stuck inside for far longer than they should be, and they added that the conditions are “horrendous.”
Lawsuit: Inmate kept 6 days beyond release when Wayne Co. jail staff couldn't locate him
The lawsuit alleges inmates in the new and old jail have been unconstitutionally detained despite court-ordered releases.
Detroit's New Wayne County Jail Faces Scrutiny After Two Inmate Suicides in a Month Amid Operational Turmoil
Two suicides occur at the new Wayne County Jail, raising concerns about prisoner safety and facility operations.
2 inmates in suicides in past month at Wayne County Jail
Two people died by suicide in the Wayne County Jail in the past month, and a third died in the same manner in a 36th District Court's holding cell, authorities said.
2 inmates at Wayne County Jail die by suicide as turmoil plagues new facility
The confirmation comes amid reports of turmoil inside the facility, first reported by the Detroit Free Press, including inmate protests, dayslong lockdowns, staffing shortages, deputies quitting in frustration,
Wayne County Criminal Justice Center faces lawsuit claiming facility held inmates past release dates
The new Wayne County Criminal Justice Center is the subject of a new class action lawsuit for holding inmates past their release date. The lawsuit focuses on claims that the new jail is unlawfully holding inmates past the time they're ordered to be released and looks into several other claims about the new jail's first month and a half of operations.
Man held in Wayne County Jail for 6 days after judge orders release files class action lawsuit
Liam West-Campeau was arraigned Oct. 8 and was ordered to be released on a personal recognizance bond but did not get out until Oct. 14.
Wayne County buys heavy-duty sprinkler heads as inmates flood troubled new jail
The replacement sprinkler heads were reportedly purchased from the county’s jail budget due to an urgent need to prevent further flood damage.
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New Wayne County Jail faces class-action lawsuit over unlawful detentions, dangerous conditions
The new jail has been plagued by reports of fighting, flooding, suicides, restricted attorney access, and inmates being ...
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13-year-old girl remanded to jail in stabbing murder of sister, 7
TAYLOR, MI – A 13-year-old girl has been remanded to jail for allegedly stabbing her younger sister to death over a note ...
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Seventeen sentenced in court hearings
Seventeen people were sentenced for criminal offenses during hearings in DeKalb Superior Court I from Sept. 18 through Oct. 2.
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Fort Wayne Man Sentenced To 6 Years For Meth, Traffic Violations
A Fort Wayne man was sentenced on two charges connected to an incident in April of 2023 where Warsaw police discovered methamphetamine during a traffic stop.
Former WA prosecutor indicted in King County Jail drug smuggling ring
A former Washington prosecuting attorney has been federally indicted for allegedly smuggling drugs into King County Jail for ...