When Zena Stephens officially swears in at the Jackson County Sheriff in Texas, she will become the first Black woman elected to the role in state history. Stephens beat out a Republican rival in a tight race, and expects there will be tough challenges ahead. Little information on Stephens’ personal life exists online but what […]
According to Fox 28, a Houston area sheriff’s deputy killed in cold blood. Tonight, investigators say they have the man responsible for the death of deputy Darren Goforth. Investigators say Shannon Miles shot Goforth at a gas pump, then stood over him, shooting him several more times. Harris County Sheriff Ron Hickman says authorities charged […]
According to Fox 28, Thanksgiving marks the 50th anniversary of a special holiday tradition at the Pickaway County jail. It’s special because the traditional Thanksgiving meal is served by the sheriff himself. Sheriff Robert Radcliff carries a badge, a gun and, on this day, turkey with mashed potatoes. The sheriff told ABC 6/FOX 28, “You […]
Electronic cigarettes known as e-cigarettes are coming to inmates at a Virginia Beach jail. The Virginia Beach Correctional Center will reportedly begin selling the e-cigarettes at…
For those not familiar with Joe Arpio, he is the County Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona. He keeps getting re-elected over and over again. These are some of the reasons why: Sheriff Joe Arpaio created the “tent city jail” to save Arizona from spending tens of millions of dollars on another expensive prison complex.Inmates sleep in […]
