7 Shackled Jail Inmates Found Roaming at Secured Garage After Being Left in Van

Sheriff: Inmates left unattended in vehicle garage for nearly two hours

By Zac Harmon Click here for updates on this story     KALAMAZOO, Michigan (WXMI) — Seven inmates were left unsupervised for approximately two hours inside a secure garage at the Kalamazoo County Jail. The people were in a court transport van on Monday, May 12, which was parked inside the jail’s garage, according to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office. The inmates were able to exit the van and roam the garage. When deputies discovered the inma…

7 shackled jail inmates found roaming at secured garage after being left in van

KALAMAZOO, MI — Seven inmates were found roaming after exiting a court transport van, but they did not escape a secured garage area where the vehicle was, the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office reports.

Deputies: Seven Kalamazoo County Jail inmates left in van

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Seven Kalamazoo County Jail inmates were left unattended for almost two hours in a court transport van on Monday afternoon, according to the Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office.  Deputies say the van was parked in a secure garage area at the jail, so the inmates were able to leave the van and move around. When deputies found the inmates, they were returned to their units and medically examined and treated as necessary, ac…

Inmates left unattended in jail transport van, internal investigation underway

Seven Kalamazoo County Jail inmates were left in a court transport van alone for two hours Monday.