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Homicide Investigation Underway Following Inmate Death In Murrieta

Authorities Saturday continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of an inmate at a detention center in Murrieta.

2013/05/11

(credit: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department)

Murder Suspect Mistakenly Released From LA Jail

A murder suspect was accidentally released from jail last month due to a clerical mix-up, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/03

LA County Sheriff’s Deputy Accused Of Hitting 19-Year-Old Inmate

Authorities Friday said a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy will be arraigned next month on an assault charge stemming from an alleged incident with an inmate in July 2011.

2013/04/12

NorCal Prisoners Transcribe Books Into Braille For Blind Students

Northern California prisoners are part of a nationwide effort to ensure blind students receive quality textbooks at school.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/20

(credit: Sheriff-Coroner Department, County of Orange)

Theo Lacy Facility Inmate Captured At Oceanside Motel

An inmate who allegedly escaped from the maximum security Theo Lacy Facility has been captured.

2013/03/02

San Bernardino County Deputy Arrested For Having Sex With Female Inmate

A 27-year-old San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy is on paid administrative leave Thursday after being arrested for having sex with a female inmate.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/24

(credit: Orange County Sheriff's Department)

Officials Seek Public’s Help In Search For Escaped Inmate From Irvine Jail

Authorities are searching Friday for an inmate who reportedly escaped from James A. Musick Jail.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/12/21

Fullerton resident Dean Gochenour, 52, committed suicide at the Fullerton City Jail on April 14, 2011. (courtesy OCDA)

Ex-Fullerton Officer Avoids Prison For Destroying Jail Suicide Evidence

A former Fullerton police officer who admitted to destroying evidence in the suicide investigation of a jail inmate will not serve any time behind bars.

2012/11/02

‘Close To Half’ Of LA County Inmates Registered As GOP Voters

With less than a week to go before Election Day, one particular group of voters is getting some help in making sure their voice is heard.

2012/10/31

Inmate Fatally Shot By Deputy In Inglewood Emergency Room

A suspect was fatally shot Thursday morning by a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy in the emergency room of a South Los Angeles hospital, officials said.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/18

Report IDs Range Of Abuses By Calif. Prison Staff

One prison employee was accused of bearing an inmate’s child. Another was alleged to have sent nude photos of herself to an inmate’s contraband cellphone.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/10/15

Female Deputy Suspected Of Having Sexual Relationship With Inmate

A female San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputy has been arrested on suspicion of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 19-year-old male inmate at the West Valley Detention Center.

2012/10/06

Record Number Of LA County Deputies Fired In 2011

60 out of a total of 10,000 deputies were fired for violations that included abuse of inmates in the jails, off-duty drunkenness and criminal activity.

2012/09/06