Liberty County Jail riot update

1 injured after 'full scale' riot suppressed at Liberty County Jail, officials say
Around 40 inmates at Liberty County Jail were part of a riot Thursday morning, Liberty County Sheriff's Office reported. Corrections officers conducted a shakedown of inmates in two cell blocks around 9 a.
Liberty County Jail inmates incited riot, now under control: law enforcement reports
Liberty County Sheriff's Office authorities were able to regain control of the jail after inmates incited a riot inside two dorms.
Liberty County Jail riot under control, officials say
According to Lieutenant John Bennett, two shake-downs were being conducted within two of the dorms. The search got out of and inmates began causing a ruckus which soon escalated.
Update: Inmates take over part of Liberty County Jail
Liberty County Sheriff's Office officials give an update after inmates took over part of the county jail on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.
Law enforcement responding to disturbance reported at Liberty Co. jail
LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas – State and local law enforcement are responding to a reported disturbance at the Liberty County Jail. Details are limited, so it’s unclear how everything unfolded and KPRC 2 is actively working to find out more information. What we’ve confirmed so far is there is a heavy law enforcement presence at the jail.
Liberty County Jail inmates took over 2 dorms during riot, officials say
Officials said they were allowing inmates back into the dorms after a shakedown, which is a search for contraband, when they began breaking and throwing objects at them.
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