A Broward Sheriff's Office jail deputy is accused of inappropriate behavior toward female inmates, in a case with claims of topless, dancing inmates, an "orgy''-like atmosphere and a text-messaged photo of a penis alongside a toothbrush.
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The Central Florida sheriff known for his penny-pinching ways has found another way to cut costs at his county's jail: no more free underwear.
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Sheriff Joe Arpaio, known as 'America’s toughest', has released a series of mugshots online so the public can vote on their favourite.
Mr Arpaio said he hoped the increased online traffic would highlight the work of his...
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – Three inmates and their loved ones were charged with attempting to smuggle drugs into a U.S. jail on the pages of a children's colouring book, authorities said on Tuesday.
The drug, Subozone, is normally used to treat heroin addiction and is classified as a controlled...
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Is it a stretch for taxpayers to fund yoga classes for jail inmates?
That's the question in New Mexico, where officials are considering budget cuts that might leave prisoners without a leg to balance on.
Yoga, tae bo, tai chi and art therapy classes are on the chopping block at the...
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Drug-Smuggling Pigeon Caught in Colombia
Colombian authorities say they have captured a pigeon that was being used to smuggle drugs into a prison.
Guards became suspicious after spotting a bird with a package on its back near the prison in Bucaramanga, in the north of the country, The...