Marshall County Jail, Guntersville, Alabama
July 11, 2018
Approximately 60 prisoners “physically engaged deputies and jail staff during a shakedown.” The uprising occurred two days after a guard was arrested on charges of selling a contraband cell phone to a prisoner. Deputies call in for back up from neighboring counties and the situation is resolved without harm to guards or prisoners.
Citations:
“Riot at Marshall County Jail under control“, WAFF, July 11, 2018.
“Marshall County sheriff addresses riot, problems at jail,” WAFF, July 12, 2018.
Background:
“Investigators say former jailer gave Marshall County inmate cellphone,” WHNT, July 10, 2018.
“Ex-jailer arrested in smuggled cellphone investigation at Marshall County jail,” AL.com, July 10, 2018.
