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The state mental hospital had a backlog on bed space and Martin remained in jail pending that evaluation. But new court filings suggest that evaluation may soon get underway. This week ...

“Now, instead of enjoying a warm, gooey cinnamon roll, you’re facing a felony burglary charge.” Police say county jail has food but you won’t find any Cinnabon’s in there.

the department wrote. Because of their cravings, someone is headed to jail. “Now, instead of enjoying a warm, gooey cinnamon roll, you’re facing a felony burglary charge,” police said.

The jail is my primary work location. I come here (WCLS Administrative Services office) maybe twice a month to get magazines ...