There were no injuries, and no major damage was reported. But Sheriff Steve Cox says there was a riot in the Livingston County Jail early Tuesday morning. Three inmates were placed on maximum-security lockdown and at least one faces criminal charges.
Sheriff Steve Cox says inmates trashed cell areas, tried to flood the jail and set a fire. Cox says 22-year-old Eric Deshaum Campbell is charged with Reckless Burning and Inciting a Riot.
Another incident during breakfast Tuesday prompted even stricter security measures until further notice at the jail. Cox says his staff has removed all property from the detainees in two areas. They’ve changed the inmates’ menu to provide food that’s easier to clean up, and they’re only giving out bedding to inmates at night.
“yelling and screaming profanity, beating on jail property, refusing to comply with detention officer orders, refusal to adhere to jail rules, trashing the cell areas and security hallway, attempting to flood cell areas (water was subsequently shut off) and an unlawful burning or an attempted arson in the cell where smoke was discovered.”
Cox says they did not require the assistance of the fire department. A lighter, which is contraband, was found during a search.
The detainees have been given the mandatory 24 hour notice of a due process hearing for potential disciplinary action within the jail facility. Cox says investigative reports are being submitted to the prosecuting attorney for consideration of charges.