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City's FY 2025 Budget Would Cut Jail Funds, Increase Juvenile Detention Center
Unfilled positions mean potential savings for the troubled St. Louis City Justice Center
By Kallie Cox
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, St. Louis, City Justice Center, FY25, Budget, Juvenile Detention, Jail
Naked Man Who Burst Through Wall of St. Louis Airbnb Denied Bond
Patrick McKinney-Rankin was visiting St. Louis. Now he’s locked up in the City Justice Center.
By Ryan Krull
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, Patrick McKinney-Rankin, Airbnb, Catherine Dierker, City Justice Center
St. Louis Sheriff Blocks Whistleblowing Attorney's Access to Jail
It took a judge’s order to get Susan McGraugh into the City Justice Center yesterday
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, Vernon Betts, St. Louis Sheriff, City Justice Center, St. Louis jail, Susan McGraugh
Federal Judge Allows Suit Against Use of Mace in St. Louis Jail to Proceed
Judge Henry Autrey rejected the city’s motion for summary judgment
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, Henry Autrey, mace, City Justice Center, City of St. Louis, St. Louis jail, MacArthur Justice Center
Sheriff Bans Phones at St. Louis Jail Over Photo of Detainee in Feces
Vernon Betts isn’t the first city official to try to ban phones from the City Justice Center
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, Vernon Betts, Susan McGraugh, St. Louis Sheriff, City Justice Center
Paralyzed Jail Detainee Was Left for Days in His Own Feces, Lawyer Says
City Justice Center staff told him to wipe himself with a sandwich wrapper
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, Lamarr Pearson, Susan McGraugh, City Justice Center, St. Louis City Jail, Kevin O'Shaughnessy, Catherine Dierker
Man Who Threatened Judge and Jury in Daniel Riley Case to Stay in Jail
Judge Jeffrey Sandcork ruled that Erick Buntyn must remain in the St. Louis City Justice Center with no chance to post bond
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, Janae Edmonson, Daniel Riley, Mike Noble, St. Louis Circuit Court, City Justice Center, Erick Buntyn
Man Busted with Fentanyl in St. Louis City Jail
He was booked into jail Wednesday and the contraband discovered Thursday, police say
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, City Justice Center, St. Louis jails, St. Louis Circuit Attorney, fentanyl
Pointed Questions About City Justice Center Garner Few Answers
Corrections Commissioner Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah remains in the hot seat
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah, City Justice Center, St. Louis Board of Aldermen, Inez Bourdeaux, St. Louis jail
St. Louis Public Safety Town Hall Draws Big Names — and Big Questions
The City Justice Center was a frequent topic — as was reckless driving
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, Megan Green, Robert Tracy, St. Louis Police, SLMPD, City Justice Center, Freedom Community Center, public safety
St. Louis Jail Bans Phones After Detainee Photo Goes Public
A horrific photo of a man at the City Justice Center got attention yesterday — and administrators apparently aren’t happy
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, Kevin O'Shaughnessy, City Justice Center, Jordan Cohen, suicide by cop, jail medical care, Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah
St. Louis Man Shot by Police Is Suffering Medical Neglect in Jail, Family Says
Kevin O’Shaughnessy’s family is fighting for his release from the troubled City Justice Center
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, Kevin O'Shaughnessy, City Justice Center, Jordan Cohen, suicide by cop, jail medical care
Jail Detainee Who Bit Cellmate’s Ear Faces Assault Charge
The victim had to be rushed to the hospital
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, City Justice Center, St. Louis Fire Department, Darryl Gray, Charles Coyle, St. Louis jail
Another Jail Oversight Member Quits, Blasts Mayor’s Office
Mike Milton says he now believes Mayor Tishaura Jones "does not want to take claims of injustice seriously”
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, Mike Milton, Janis Mensah, Darryl Gray, Jennifer Clemmons-Abdullah, jail oversight board, City Justice Center, Detention Facility Oversight Board
St. Louis Jail Oversight Board Vice Chair Resigns With Blistering Letter
“Mayor Tishaura Jones should be ashamed,” writes Janis Mensah
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, Janis Mensah, Darryl Gray, Jennifer Clemmons-Abdullah, jail oversight board, City Justice Center, Detention Facility Oversight Board
City Justice Center’s Staggering Staff Vacancy Rate Causes Big Problems
A former staffer says even healthcare problems at the jail can be traced back to a lack of workers
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, City Justice Center, YesCare, Physician Correctional USA, Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah, staff shortages, staff vacancy rate
Man Who Attempted Suicide in St. Louis Police Custody Has Died
DeJuan Cole had been on life support since making an attempt on his own life on November 29
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, St. Louis Police, in-custody deaths, City Justice Center, suicide attempts, DeJuan Cole
Suicide Attempt Leaves Arrested Man in Critical Condition, City Officials Say
A man in police custody tried to kill himself at a police station on November 29
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, St. Louis Police, in-custody deaths, City Justice Center, suicide attempts
Jail Oversight Board Is Now Split on Controversial Warden
Some are choosing to work with Jennifer Clemons-Abdullah. Others continue to call for resignation
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, Mike Milton, Darryl Gray, Pamela Walker, Janis Mensah, Jennifer Clemmons-Abdullah, jail oversight board, City Justice Center, Detention Facility Oversight Board
Man Jailed 8 Months After Charges Dropped Deserves Nothing, City Says
The City of St. Louis argues Michael Jones’ lawsuit should be dismissed
Tags: St. Louis Metro News, Michael Jones, locked up after charges dismissed, Elad Gross, City Justice Center, Medium Security Institution, the workhouse
One of St. Louis' First Tesla Cybertrucks Is an Attention Getter
Headless Bat Unleashes a Pizza Roll Pizza on an Unsuspecting St. Louis
By Paula Tredway
Teen McDonald’s Employee Was Beaten by Adult Customer in Parking Lot