Photos: Go Inside Shakedown At Escambia (AL) Jail; Knives, Phones, Tattoo Gun Found

February 13, 2019

A shakedown at the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton turned up a long list of contraband.

The Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office and Brewton Police conducted the search. Officers located four homemade knives, 13 cellphones, six phone chargers, a quantity of tobacco, a bag of spice, four cigarette lighters, six books with hidden compartments and one tattoo gun, according to Sheriff Heath Jackson.

Jackson said the case is still under investigation, and numerous inmates will face additional charges.

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Comments

9 Responses to “Photos: Go Inside Shakedown At Escambia (AL) Jail; Knives, Phones, Tattoo Gun Found”

  1. shay on February 13th, 2019 6:32 pm

    I’m so happy to see the new sheriff in the middle of this. He’s going to be great for Escambia County Alabama

  2. Rational on February 13th, 2019 4:54 pm

    They don’t do this EVERY week, how horrifying!

  3. rick on February 13th, 2019 3:44 pm

    Results of shakedown doesn’t say much for the screening process of visitors. On the other hand – they are criminals who know criminals on the outside, criminal activity does not stop at the jailhouse doors.

  4. Proud on February 13th, 2019 2:51 pm

    There’s a new sheriff in town boys!

  5. PROUD on February 13th, 2019 1:31 pm

    SO proud of Sheriff Heath Jackson! He’s already making an impact in our county. No doubt the right man for the job!! Great to see the brass actually in the trenches with these guys.

  6. Susie on February 13th, 2019 10:58 am

    Way to go Sheriff Jackson. Keep up the good work.

  7. Northendbratt on February 13th, 2019 10:08 am

    I’m impressed, is that the new sheriff I see!!!!!

  8. Donna Bell on February 13th, 2019 9:50 am

    This proves to me LEO’s are doing a good job keeping contraband out of ECSO. According to the population, this is a very insignificant amount of contraband, compared to other shakedowns I’ve seen. Good job, and thanks for sharing with us.

  9. tg on February 13th, 2019 7:37 am

    This is the most dangerous place in the County. To be safe stay out of jail.

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