Detainees sue Shelby County over extreme heat, broken fire alarms, raw sewage at 201 Poplar
Detainees at the Shelby County Jail are suing over infrastructure issues including extreme heat, broken fire alarms, raw sewage and infestations. (Courtesy Shelby County Sheriff’s Office)
The lawsuit paints a picture of a facility in perpetual crisis, from a major air conditioning failure this summer as well as raw sewage backups, mold issues and pest infestations.
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201 Poplar Shelby County Jail Just City Shelby County Sheriff's OfficeBrandon LaGrone II
Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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