Following allegations of official misconduct, an investigation is underway at the Monroe County Jail.
Based upon information developed by members of the Command Staff at the Monroe County Jail, the Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations of official misconduct and reports of physical altercations between incarcerated individuals, within the confines of the jail located in Rochester.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, individuals identified as potentially being involved have been isolated during the course of the investigation to ensure the safety of everyone inside the jail and the security of the facility.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section is leading the investigation. Additionally, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office notified the NYS Commission of Corrections and the NYS Attorney General’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office is also in consultation with the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office and are conducting a separate Internal Affairs investigation into these allegations.
More information will be released upon completion of the ongoing investigations.
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