Man who died at Jackson County jail identified as Independence resident

Sheriff’s deputies have identified an inmate that died at the Jackson County Detention Center last week as Billy Hercules, 44 ...

Investigation underway after inmate dies following medical emergency at Jackson County jail

A 44-year-old inmate from Independence has died after a medical emergency at the Jackson County Detention Center in Kansas ...
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Jackson County Sheriff's Department investigating inmate's death

The Jackson County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of an inmate who died after being taken to a hospital on October 19.
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Jackson County legislators pitch jail plan to Kansas City leaders

SURRENDERED TO DEPUTIES. JACKSON COUNTY LEADERS ARE OFFERING UP A NEW PLAN THAT WOULD ALLOW KANSAS CITY TO TEMPORARILY USE THE JACKSON COUNTY JAIL. RIGHT NOW, THE CITY DOESN’T HAVE ONE. KMBC NINE S ...
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Jackson County offers jail for temporary detention center for KC; city leaders push back on safety conditions

Jackson County proposed a study on the feasibility of Kansas City, Missouri, using the existing Jackson County Adult Detention Center after the county moves to a new facility in 2026. It's been years ...