Avery, wearing a bright orange jail jumpsuit ... “We’re appalled by inmate Avery’s actions,” the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office told AZFamily. “This was a unique incident and ...

PHOENIX - An inmate is dead after a dozen overdoses were reported over the past week at a Maricopa County jail. "The first incident that we had was on February 6, where we had a call at a state jail.

according to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. MCSO releases data on recent deaths in the jails. In 2023, 41 inmates died while in jail, and in 2024, there were 27 deaths. So far this year ...

Maricopa County jails are projected to see a significant increase in drug overdoses in 2025, potentially reaching 2.5 times the total from 2024. The Estrella Jail, a women's facility, has seen a ...

Former inmates at Estrella Jail reveal how drugs get smuggled in despite security measures. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says they plan to install x-ray scanners to stop the flow of drugs.

Families held a candlelight vigil Saturday night for inmates who have died in Maricopa County jails. "It really was that ...