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Florida congressman calls for closure of Baker County Detention Center over whistleblower report, civil rights complaint
Read full article: Florida congressman calls for closure of Baker County Detention Center over whistleblower report, civil rights complaintA Florida congressman is calling for the closure of the Baker County Detention Center in Macclenny after a whistleblower report and a complaint alleging civil rights violations at the facility.
I-TEAM: Body cameras to be deployed in Baker County Detention Facility
Read full article: I-TEAM: Body cameras to be deployed in Baker County Detention FacilityAfter obtaining the latest inspection report and a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, the News4JAX I-TEAM has learned some major changes are in the works for the Baker County Detention Center, where there have been complaints of inhumane conditions and the mistreatment of immigrants.
Activists call for Baker County jail to be shut down over alleged mistreatment of immigrant detainees
Read full article: Activists call for Baker County jail to be shut down over alleged mistreatment of immigrant detaineesCivil rights activists, attorneys and supporters of detainees gathered Friday on the footsteps of the federal courthouse in Jacksonville, calling for the Baker County Detention Center to be shut down over the alleged mistreatment of immigrants detained at the jail.
Investigation finds Baker County Detention Center staffer developed relationship with inmate, provided contraband: Sheriff’s Office
Read full article: Investigation finds Baker County Detention Center staffer developed relationship with inmate, provided contraband: Sheriff’s OfficeAn employee of the Baker County Sheriff’s Office was arrested after an investigation found that she had a relationship with an inmate and was providing the inmate contraband and privileged information, authorities announced Tuesday.
ACLU of Florida, other groups want end to housing of ICE detainees in Baker County jail
Read full article: ACLU of Florida, other groups want end to housing of ICE detainees in Baker County jailThe American Civil Liberties Union of Florida and other groups are calling for the end to an agreement that allows the Baker County Sheriff’s Office to house immigrants at its detention facility.
I-TEAM given exclusive access by Baker County sheriff to federal wing of jail where immigrant detainees allege ‘inhumane conditions’
Read full article: I-TEAM given exclusive access by Baker County sheriff to federal wing of jail where immigrant detainees allege ‘inhumane conditions’The News4JAX I-TEAM was granted unprecedented access this week to the federal wing of the Baker County Detention Center that houses more than a hundred immigrant detainees.
I-TEAM obtains inspection report for Baker detention facility where detainees allege ‘inhumane conditions’
Read full article: I-TEAM obtains inspection report for Baker detention facility where detainees allege ‘inhumane conditions’The News4JAX I-TEAM obtained an inspection report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the federal wing of the Baker County Detention Center, which was described in a federal complaint as a “living hell.”
Seven accused meth dealers arrested in Baker County
Read full article: Seven accused meth dealers arrested in Baker CountyBAKER COUNTY, Fla. - The Baker County Sheriff's Office announced Saturday that a number of people were arrested on drug-related charges during September. Deputies said all the suspects are charged with crimes related to the illegal sale or trafficking of methamphetamine. Narcotics detectives recovered several ounces of meth during the arrests, and all the accused remain in custody at the Baker County Detention Center. The people arrested are identified as:Ian Michael Dickins, 37Melissa Branch, 31Cale Bennett, 19Elexia Strube, 27Mark Young, 42Christina Parker, 31Celinda Long, 40Baker County deputies said some of those who were arrested became targets of narcotics-related investigations that stemmed from citizen complaints. Detectives urge anyone who believes that they have information about illegal drug activity to report it by calling 904-259-2861 or via email at narcotics@bakerso.com.