The San Jacinto County Jail has remained closed and empty for more than five months since Hurricane Beryl damaged it. The jail sustained roof damage, and water filled the halls. On July 15, 2024, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards issued a letter to County Judge Fritz Faulkner and Sheriff Greg Capers saying that until the jail was repaired, they were not allowed to house inmates in the facility. Captain James Brooks, who runs the jail, said they had between 125 and 130 inmates at the time of the hurricane. He said some were their inmates, but others were…
Original Article: https://www.newsbreak.com/abc13-houston-560943/3720097510184-san-jacinto-county-jail-remains-closed-from-hurricane-beryl-damage-some-say-for-political-reasons
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