The News and Tribune is your best source for Southern Indiana news, features and sports. Shortly before the pandemic halted all prison visitation last March, the prison system rolled out its latest anti-contraband program. My staff [is] talking with the district attorneys office and the judges saying, Can we reduce the bond for this individual so we can make room for another individual? Guerra said. At the start of the pandemic, some judges across Texas began releasing hundreds of inmates on reduced cash bonds or personal bonds which dont require money because of COVID-19. If a judge wants to get around this stuff they can do it in most instances, said Grant Scheiner, president of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. An incident report from the jail said the deputy conducting the security checks saw Eichner on the floor at the end of his jail cell divider. But the spokesperson for the agency reported that it ousted 15 staff members over the incident, including 12 guards, and that a criminal investigation was ongoing. His friend, attorney Cory Fleming,was also named. Inspect 2 Protect meant more drug-sniffing dogs on visiting days and stricter rules that banned mail except for plain white paper and a few photographs. The other request to the community was for $180M. They become very comfortable with the idea of making an extra $3,000 a month, he said. Two months later, a grand jury indicted him on four new charges of defrauding insurance companies. Beach family attorneyMark Tinsley filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Murdaughs. Full week print subscribers are entitled toFREEunlimited online and eEdition access throughthe Chronicle-Tribune All-Access. TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - After years of discussion, the first steps toward the construction a new Lucas County Jail could soon be taken. Copyright 2021 WTVG. [ 7F8:E:G6 7C@> ;FDE:46] w6 H2D 36:?8 96=5 2E E96 vC2?E r@F?EJ y2:= H:E9@FE 3@?5]k^Am, kAms2?6==6 t==6? He blamed low pay for the situation. Instead, the all-Republican court said the county judges who brought the lawsuit were the wrong ones to challenge the order, though the justices did indicate judges couldnt easily be prosecuted for overriding the order on their judicial discretion. TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A man accused of killing his estranged wife and burying her body in a Toledo backyard was found dead in his jail cell on Saturday . Tietosuojakytnnstmme ja evstekytnnstmme voit lukea listietoa siit, miten kytmme tietojasi. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism The Lucas County Corrections Center can hold up to 468 detainees. That is, if local health authorities deem the coronavirus case counts would allow for a safe proceeding. Gov. So far, prosecutors said, no staff or prisoners have been criminally charged because many of the contraband items turned up in common areas and couldnt be tied to any one person. On the night of the double murder, Murdaugh told authorities he was returning home from a visit with his parents when he found the bodies of his wife and son, but evidence uncovered in the investigation places Murdaugh at the crime scene. Briefly I tried to alert him with a few shakes and a chest rub. This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. As some counties sought to reduce the numbers in their disease-prone jails shortly after the coronavirus first swept through the state, Gov. So no more store-bought greeting cards, no kids artwork, no glitter and no glue. Theres some complacency among most of the stakeholders and its just a bad situation, he said. Theft Irene Jasmin Santos, 44, of the 2200 block of West Prune Street, Medford. A month later, a grand juryindicted him on charges of obtaining property under false pretenses, money laundering and computer crimes. Its not coming in through visitation, its not coming in through the mail, said Maggie Luna, a former prisoner who is now a fellow at the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition. Some people viewed [Abbotts order] as a stop gap measure until the Legislature could enact some type of statute, Scheiner said. The searches turned up what prosecutors described as an unusually large amount of drugs including K2, cocaine, meth and items clearly too bulky to mail in like marijuana, bags of pills, jars of alcohol and 74 cellphones. 255C6DD a`d }] y6776CD@? Be Proactive. The campaign to battle contraband is constantly evolving, said Jeremy Desel, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Those secretly indicted . Harris County misdemeanor judges, who are all Democrats, have long ignored the order, instead following the local rule to release most low-level defendants on personal bonds that was cemented as part of their federal court settlement to change unconstitutional bail practices. Paul Murdaugh was arraigned and pleadednot guilty to three felony charges. Smith said he did not conspire with Murdaugh to shoot him. Gov. Now they could see: Would the changes stop the booming drug trade in Texas lockups? Be Nice. He pleaded not guilty to the charges by reason of insanity and was held in the Ottawa County Jail on a $1.5 million bond. 2023-02-28.pdf. Police Blotters Police blotter - Niles. Sun and clouds mixed. Prisoners disciplined for drugs increased by 18%, from 1,666 in 2019 to 1,960 in 2020 . Abbott issued his emergency order last March as Texas counties sought to combat the pandemic by lowering their jail populations where the risk of the coronavirus was particularly high given poor sanitary conditions and close quarters. The 64-year-old man was accused of stealing lawn equipment and meat out of someones garage and kept in the Harris County jail for months because hed been unable to pay $100 for bail. Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. Over the same period, prison prosecutors said the number of people charged criminally for contraband substances in prison increased by 10%. In the civil courts, the Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of Abbotts order in April, but it didnt weigh in on the questions of constitutionality or gubernatorial overreach. Felony arrests State Rep. Joe Moody, an El Paso Democrat and speaker pro tempore, said the order suspended civil rights. 2023-02-24.pdf. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Murdaughs murder trial began on Jan. 23, 2023 with jury selection. [ H66<6?5 D6?E6?46] w6 H2D 36:?8 96=5 2E E96 vC2?E r@F?EJ y2:= H:E9@FE 3@?5]k^Am, kAmqC2?5@? Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. News top story Empty Bowls returns after pandemic hiatus ERIK HACKMAN erik.hackman@newsandtribune.com Feb 24, 2023 CLARKSVILLE After being canceled because of COVID, Our Lady of Providence. The bottom line is we do need to restart the judicial process.. Barton County Jail Log - July 16-19, 2021. We'd love to hear eyewitness With a stalled court system, some Texas jails are dangerously overcrowded in the pandemic. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department has issued an arrest warrant, obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press, that alleges Carter was racing his 2021 Jeep Trackhawk against the 2021 Ford . For advocates who have long fought against the argument that families are a large source of the prison drug supply, Texas accidental experiment was a success. On Sept. 3, 2021, Alex Murdaugh was forced to resign after partners at the Murdaugh law firm said that he misappropriated millions of dollars of client and firm funds. New inmates who test positive have no place to quarantine because the surveillance tank is full and the general population is gridlocked, the sheriffs office said. GRAPHIC: I am going to die: Body camera footage released in womans in-custody death, Alleged serial bank robber arrested in Findlay, Toledo students accused of giving teacher edibles, could face criminal charges, Toledo teen identified in 41-year-old cold case, KFC is bringing back a fan favorite after a nearly 10-year hiatus, Maumee Starbucks workers take steps toward unionizing. The main source of the drugs, according to more than a dozen people who lived or worked in Texas prisons over the past year: low-paid employees in understaffed facilities. $14.00 District Attorney Kim Ogg this month opposed lowering bail for almost all the defendants the sheriffs office noted may be eligible for release since they were being held in jail on low-cost bonds but still couldnt pay. But a lack of direct action from statewide courts has resulted in a nonuniform system, where the orders influence on jail decisions varies not only from county to county, but courtroom to courtroom. Deputies found John D. Eichner, 43, unresponsive in his jail cell during a security check Saturday night at 11:30 p.m., authorities said in a press release. By Tony Geftos Underneath the mall are tunnels where detainees and prisoners can be transported to and from the jail to most of the adjacent buildings. She said her local colleagues follow the order as well. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. The South Carolina Supreme Courtformally disbarred Murdaugh. [ cd[ =2DE @H? Dawn Davis Conspiracy to commit theft, interference with law enforcement officer. The bill never got a hearing in the Senate Jurisprudence Committee. As he was fighting for the Legislature to change state bail . State Sen. John Whitmire, a Houston Democrat who leads the Senates Criminal Justice Committee, said the continued prevalence of drugs during a yearlong suspension of visitation shows once and for all its not families that are bringing in drugs.. Bail reform was supposed to be used as a means to make sure bail wasnt being used as a means of oppression but thats not what were doing.. The Harris County sheriff has pleaded for help from a federal judge to make room at the bursting jail in Houston, where six inmates and two employees have died from COVID-19. Each one, he said, held a penitentiary gram a ChapStick cap full of drugs, worth $75 to $100 in prison. Only misdemeanor defendants are sentenced to county jail instead of the state prison system in Texas, with a maximum jail sentence of one year. Feb. 24, 2019. 20,075 people like this 22,595 people follow this http://www.newsandtribune.com/ (812) 206-2192 subscriptions@newsandtribune.com Eichner was arrested in connection to the death of Amber Eichner in April. But judges have also adapted to holding virtual hearings with the inmate still at the jail, he said, and are implementing more aggressive conditions of release, like GPS ankle monitoring. brooke.mcafee@newsandtribune.com, Libby Cunningham Alex Murdaughs 19-year-old son Paul crashed the familys boat into the Archer Creek Bridge in Beaufort, South Carolina, in a drunken accident. As he was fighting for the Legislature to change state bail laws, the governor continued his emergency order to restrict no-cost jail releases during the pandemic. You have permission to edit this article. Share with Us. Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra said his jail is often overcrowded, and he has tried to expand the jail capacity for years. They said they didnt believe Alex was involved in the shootings. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Even before his order suspended a large swath of Texas bail law during the pandemic, the governor for years has asked lawmakers to change state bail practices to keep more criminal suspects deemed dangerous behind bars before their trial. Just like any organization, there are those that decide to break with the ranks and not uphold expected values.. @7 4@42:?6 @C ?2C4@E:4 5CF8[ E967E] w6 H2D 36:?8 96=5 2E E96 vC2?E r@F?EJ y2:= @? [ H66<6?5 D6?E6?46] $96 H2D 36:?8 96=5 2E E96 vC2?E r@F?EJ y2:= H:E9@FE 3@?5]k^Am, kAmy@D9 {66 v:==6DA:6[ bf[ =2DE @H? Jessy . We have used your information to see if you have a subscription with us, but did not find one. Niles Police activity reported Feb. 1-8: Feb. 8, 8:38 p.m. Crash with property damage reported at West State and South Main streets. [ A@DD6DD:@? $E][ z@<@>@[ H66<6?5 D6?E6?46] $96 H2D 36:?8 96=5 2E E96 vC2?E r@F?EJ y2:= H:E9@FE 3@?5]k^Am, kAmp>2?52 y@ s6?D@? Double your gift when you give by 6 p.m. Thursday. Under the idea that our criminal laws were simple regulatory statutes that our government code allows the governor to suspend, an executive order locked people up and threw away the key, he said on the House floor last month. Authorities removed the noose and called for help. With fewer inmates moving into the courts to either be acquitted and set free or found guilty and sent to prison, officials in some counties are scrambling to keep their populations below maximum capacity even if arrests are down. Can an individual be released from custody and not be a quote danger to the public? Price said. In the states most populous county, Harris County, the sheriff has pleaded for help from a federal judge to make room at the bursting jail in Houston, where six inmates and two employees have died from COVID-19. On Dec. 13, a judge set Murdaughs bond at $7 million, and heagreed to pay $4.3 million to Satterfields family. The Harris County sheriff has pleaded for help from a federal judge to make room at the "bursting . 2 Se_d 3@?5]k^Am, Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Although he was allowed to return to rehab, he was ordered to surrender his passport. Still, the courts have to look to reduce bond amounts or somehow make some space, he said. His death was ruled a hit-and-run, but in recordings heard in Episode 1 of the docuseries, investigators said it didnt appear to be a vehicular incident. With no response I checked for a pulse and breathing again. In the past, "We would go through the metal detectors and we would do a shakedown thing kind of like the airport: You take your shoes off and you're kind of pat-searched," said an officer who worked at a prison on the Gulf Coast. In Harris County, where the sheriff has asked a federal court for help with a crowding jail, civil rights attorneys argued that judges arent reviewing cases to see if people who have long sat in jail could safely be released. 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But not the one limiting jail releases. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. 255C6DD hbb $] p52>D $E] pAE] a[ |2C:@? So, a new jail could be constructed without voter approval and without a new tax. Eichner was placed on suicide-watch after cutting his wrist and was sent to the Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital on May 18, 2021. by Jolie McCullough Following a clash between the prosecution and the defense, the judge in Murdaughs caseruled to allow the state to present evidence of Murdaughs alleged financial crimes as a motive in the double murder trial. Contraband is going to come in one way or the other, and dirty staff is a big problem, said Jeff Ormsby, who heads one of the states correctional officer unions. Your donation keeps our trusted reporting free and accessible for all Texans and during a legislative session when lawmakers are set to tackle issues from school choice for K-12 students to school safety improvements to changes in property taxes, its critical that Texans know what lawmakers decisions mean for their futures. He was released on a $50,000 personal recognizance bond while awaiting trial. Drugs Danielle Nicole Eckardt, 28, of the 2500 block of Corona Avenue, Medford. Smith wasarrested and charged with assisted suicide, assault and battery of a high aggravated nature, pointing and presenting a firearm, insurance fraud and conspiracy to commit insurance fraud. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Paul's blood alcohol content was three times the legal limit, according to hospital . Last year, a Harris County study found that releasing more people accused of misdemeanors from jail with no or reduced bail amounts did not increase how often the defendants were arrested for new crimes. 255C6DD $] d__ (] u2:C>@F?E[ 5C:G:?8 H9:=6 DFDA6?565] $96 H2D 36:?8 96=5 2E E96 vC2?E r@F?EJ y2:= @? Levorchick said Eichner met with a mental health professional five times while in jail, including for one-hour on the day before his death. She asked not to be named for fear of retaliation from the prison agency. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.. Thunderstorms during the evening will give way to cloudy skies after midnight. Ten days after Maggie and Paul were killed, Alex Murdaughs brothers John Marvin Murdaugh and Randolph Murdaugh IV appeared onGood Morning America to talk about their deaths. At one unit, one man said guards usually make $1,000 each time they smuggle in a package of contraband whether its cellphones, SIM cards or drugs. The agency is also trying to get money to buy more surveillance cameras, which could help combat what the agency spokesperson said were significant drone drop-offs near prison fences. The result: Numerous county jails are running out of room. Though the bail battle has been prominent in Texas and the country for years, the pandemic has brought a new urgency to the issue of pretrial jail release. A new building would maintain those lower numbers by not combining those who have been sentenced and those who have not. The housing units size would be determined by the particular classification of inmates in that particular housing unit and when something happens within that unit, that corrections officer can act immediately, instantaneously to address that problem before it gets out of hand, or call for assistance.. BROOKE MCAFEE A proposal to the three commissioners is set to go up for a vote this Tuesday. Theyre finding meth daily a year ago it was just here and there. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. The National Kitchen and Bath Association estimates the total cost to remove and replace a bathtub is $3,000 or more.. The park in the middle of the complex is called the Civic Center Mall. It also disallowed those serving short, misdemeanor sentences from being released early for good behavior, a common practice in county jails. 255C6DD 9@>6=6DD[ 32EE6CJ 282:?DE 2 AF3=:4 D276EJ @77:4:2=[ @A6C2E:?8 H9:=6 :?E@I:42E65[ @A6C2E:?8 H:E9@FE 7:?2?4:2= C6DA@?D:3:=:EJ[ 5:D@C56C=J 4@?5F4E] $96 H2D 36:?8 96=5 2E E96 vC2?E r@F?EJ y2:= @? Alex Murdaugh's 19-year-old son Paul crashed the family's boat into the Archer Creek Bridge in Beaufort, South Carolina, in a drunken accident. Amplify your impact and donate now. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)reopened Stephen Smiths alleged hit-and-run case after agents found evidence relating to that case while investigating the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. CLARKSVILLE Town officials, employees and others came together Monday to celebrate the opening of Dailey Wellness and Massage and Adam Paul Salon in Clarksville. After such a ruling in Harris County last year, the sheriffs department quickly restarted its good-conduct release program, where inmates can end up serving only a third of their jail sentence. Find Your Family in Ohio Historical Newspapers. Thank you for reading! Chance of rain 70%. Greg Abbott's emergency order limited jail releases during the pandemic. Scheiner says many judges in large counties have also knocked down or sidestepped the order. St. Lucie County, Florida, news and information in Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie News Indian River Martin St. Lucie Sports Photos / Videos Obits eNewspaper Legals News Instead, staff members and prisoners say the problem is worse, and agency data shows guards are finding just as many drugs and writing up even more prisoners for having them. That would also keep down the cost. Quesean Lee Bowman, 20, last known address 801 N. Knights Circle, Marion, intimidation, criminal recklessness while armed with a deadly weapon, battery committed . In promoting the program, the prison agency said that it flagged roughly 3,500 letters each month in 2019 about 0.5% of prisoner mail as having an uninspectable or suspicious substance. Since stickers and perfume count as suspicious, too, its unclear how much of the mail actually contained drugs. A court document stated he was denied cashless release because of Abbotts order. Verify your print or online subscription account here. JAIL ACTIVITY: Thursday, Aug. 29 NEWS AND TRIBUNE Aug 29, 2019 CLARK COUNTY BOOKED-IN Travis Shane Meeks, 40, Charlestown, possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia with. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. What could happen to the health department and the current corrections center would also become part of the discussion. Central Point police arrested Santos Wednesday on a ch A child pornography investigation is ongoing after the Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team served a search warrant Thursday in Central Point. He was charged with insurance fraud, conspiracy to commit insurance fraud and filing a false police report. Its so easy to get it in.. Weapons Guy Lynn Franklin Jr., 45, of the 800 block of Olympic Avenue, Medford. What Im concerned about is there may be some judges in far flung areas across the state who are unaware of the constitutional issues or perhaps not moved by them.. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Hed previously been convicted of low-level assault. Orchestra Indiana announced that Katie Morgan Perez has been named Executive Director, according to a news release provided to the Chronicle-Tribune. UPMC reported earnings of $238 million in 2022, compared to $843 million in 2021. To combat this, prison officials in early March set up new rules curtailing prisoner mail. As the coronavirus continues to kill thousands across the state, overcrowding in Texas jails has spurred alarm in several counties. Please use the button below to verify an existing account or to purchase a new subscription. Jackson County Sheriffs Office deputies arrested Fran A person was arrested Saturday following reports of a shooting in Ruch, authorities said. Felony arrests Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News. Assault Mark Anthony Curci, 41, of the 600 block of Black Oak Drive, Medford. At the same time, Curtis Edward Smithappeared on NBCsToday and said he wasnt a willing accomplice in the suicide scheme. And then you start to put that together in blocks and it gives you an idea of what you would need when you start to design your house.. Still, at least in parts of the state, the order continues to keep people in jail who may have otherwise been released before the coronavirus ravaged Texas. One hundred million dollars, according to Commissioner Byers, would not require a levy. Pauls blood alcohol content was three times the legal limit, according to hospital records. You would walk in and you could smell it in the air, she said. Whatever we think about bonds or time credits or anything else, this was a bad precedent, he added. But while many defendants are stuck in a county lockup waiting for a repeatedly delayed court date, crime still occurs and police continue to make arrests. SELLERSBURG Rock Creek Community Academys theater program continues to grow even as it faces obstacles such as limited resources and a lack of an auditorium. The idea [for the order] was good and it carried good measures for the safety of the community, however I think when you put the across-the-board requirements for everybody it creates issues, the Republican judge said. Fears of coronavirus and staff shortages have made smuggling even easier. Earlier this year, when asked whether the new mail policy had been effective, one prisoner responded by sending photos of small bags of meth ready for sale. The treasure hunt is just getting started. Both were charged with possessing, manufacturing or distributing narcotics. On Oct. 6, Murdaughs former law firm announced it was suing him to recover funds he stole from clients and the firm. There was an error processing your request. Duffie Stone, the regions top prosecutor who was appointed in 2006 also thefirst non-Murdaugh to hold the position since 1920 recused himself from the June 7 double murder case, due to personal connections. Our state and our nation doesnt and has never worked that way.. Abbotts restrictions for personal bonds apply to arrestees who have been accused or ever previously convicted of a crime that involves physical violence or the threat of physical violence. Prohibitions of early jail release for good behavior or release on a GPS ankle monitor applies to those currently serving or ever convicted of such a crime. Another prisoner at a maximum-security unit said the drugs are now so plentiful and the meals so meager that some men have begun trading contraband drugs for extra food. At times, several hundred workers were calling out sick, and those who remained didnt want to get close to each other. But eight years later, a new investigation says otherwise, with Smith as the subject of the new docuseriesMurdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal. GRAPHIC: I am going to die: Body camera footage released in womans in-custody death, Alleged serial bank robber arrested in Findlay, Toledo students accused of giving teacher edibles, could face criminal charges, Toledo teen identified in 41-year-old cold case, KFC is bringing back a fan favorite after a nearly 10-year hiatus, Maumee Starbucks workers take steps toward unionizing. It always seemed more political than directly related to the disaster response, Brian Klosterboer, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, said of the order. With the Nueces County Jail in Corpus Christi about 90% full, bond reduction hearings have become one of the courts most common on Zoom video conferences, said State District Judge Inna Klein. Alex Murdaughs eldest son, Richard Alexander Murdaugh Jr., known as Buster, was named in highway patrol tapes. No person should be kept in jail simply because theyre too poor to afford bail, and thats what [Abbotts order] does, Klosterboer said. Multiple people were thrown overboard, including 19-year-old Mallory Beach, who went missing. Updated Feb 26, 2023. Jan. 28, 20215 AM Central. He tied three socks together, said Levorchick. Lackawanna County Judge Michael J. Barrasse sentenced Justin Correll to time served in jail plus 16 months of house arrest for involuntary manslaughter and drug charges stemming from the June 28 . From shanks to phones to drugs, contraband of all types has been a perennial source of consternation for Texas prison officials. Record Hiring Ushers in 2022, But Hospitality Jobs Need Filling While the labor market ended 2021 on an upswing, Leisure and Hospitality continues to struggle meeting pre-pandemic employment numbers. With a lack of beds at its oft-packed jail already, Hidalgo County has resorted to housing hundreds of inmates in neighboring counties or at a nearby private, federal lockup. Half a dozen current and former prisoners cited in this story spoke to reporters on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation from agency officials. Theres more drugs than a year ago, said one officer at a maximum-security unit in West Texas. The orders limitation on personal bonds, but not money bail, has continuously spurred legal fights from bail reform advocates and judges, who have argued it discriminates against poor people and goes beyond the governors power. While even a cursory check can block bricks of cocaine from coming in through the mail, detecting paper soaked in liquid K2 or meth could be much harder, they said. CHARLESTOWN Blood donations, mental health screenings and workout sign-ups will be at the second annual Charlestown Health and Wellness Fair. Amplify your impact and donate now. The Murdaugh Murders docuseries exposes a South Carolina lawyers alleged crimes. A lack of space has prevented some jail officials from safely distancing inmates most of whom have not been convicted of a crime or quarantining new arrivals who may have been exposed to the virus. Two years ago, TDCJ officials asked the Texas Legislature for $168 million for pay raises to correctional officers and other prison staff to stem the flow of guards leaving and to attract more recruits. With permission from her family, police say they will exhume Satterfields body. The women in the second lawsuit described a "night of terror" when male inmates at the Clark County Jail gained access to their cells and sexually assaulted them, McClatchy News reported. r2C=D@? Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. A man accused of killing his wife and burying her body in a Toledo backyard was found dead in his jail cell, according to the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office. 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