A dozen drug overdoses have been reported at Maricopa County's jail facilities within the past week, resulting in the death of at least one inmate. The sheriff's office announced that four inmates ...

According to MCSO, there were 12 overdoses over the past week, including one that was deadly, at the Estrella Jail. In one incident, which occurred on February 14 around 1 a.m., four inmates ...

Two people overdosed at the Estrella Jail on Tuesday night, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said. "Two inmates were transported to the hospital for possible overdose. Both inmates were alert ...

Families held a candlelight vigil Saturday night for inmates who have died in Maricopa County jails. "It really was that ...

according to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). She was one of four inmates who were rushed to receive medical care around 1 a.m. on Feb. 14 after reports of a suspected overdose.

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MCSO releases data on recent deaths in the jails. In 2023, 41 inmates died while in jail, and in 2024, there were 27 deaths. So far this year, there have been six inmate deaths, with numbers only ...

Former inmates at Estrella Jail reveal how drugs get smuggled in despite security measures. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says they plan to install x-ray scanners to stop the flow of drugs.

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PHOENIX – Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan said he wants to improve the agency’s pay structure to help with recruitment and retention amid a staffing shortage. He also hopes to address ...

One overdose in a week is extremely high,” said Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez. The first incident happened on Feb. 6 when eight inmates overdosed. They were taken to ...