September 18, 2014
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County jail is lacking in staff
Most recent study was completed in 2014
Jay County Commissioners heard Monday from Sheriff Ray Newton, who talked about the need to hire and retain more officers at Jay County Jail.
Officer fired, accused of sexual acts with inmate
Former jail employee charged with Level 5 felony
John Richard Norris, 32, was charged in Jay Circuit Court on Feb. 21 with a Level 5 felony for sexual misconduct. According to documents filed in connection with the case, Norris allegedly “did knowingly or intentionally engage in sexual intercourse or other sexual conduct” with an inmate. Norris was arrested Feb. 2 and terminated the same day from the sheriff’s office.
County ruled at no fault
Heart disease contributed to death of inmate
Results from several toxicology tests following the November death of Kevin T. Whitted, then an occupant at the jail, indicated his death resulted from hypertensive cardiovascular disease and chronic substance use.
Portland man died in crash Monday
Coroner says Thomas had a medical issue
A Portland man was found dead after his truck crashed Monday in rural Jay County.
Chase crossed five counties
Two Randolph County men arrested
Two Randolph County men were arrested last week after leading police on a chase through five counties, including Jay.
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