Why the lake county jail inmate search revealed a celebrity arrest

The Times of Northwest Indiana: Lake County assistant jail warden demoted after 'extended contact' with former inmate, docs show CROWN POINT — While assistant warden at the Lake County Jail, Jose Menchaca had "extended" contact with a former female inmate, newly released disciplinary records show. Menchaca, who remains employed ... Lake County assistant jail warden demoted after 'extended contact' with former inmate, docs show The Lake County Sheriff denied allegations of unsanitary conditions in the jail amid social media claims by inmates who reported rough conditions amid a water leak in the Lake County Government Center ... The Lake County Government Center and jail were left without water Friday afternoon resulting in claims of unsanitary conditions for inmates.

Lake County commissioners approved an estimated $70,000 for an engineering and design report for the expansion of the Lake County Jail on Feb. 2. The detention center is located on the lower level of ... Lake County Detention Commander Joel Shearer was arrested and charged with a first offense misdemeanor for alleged partner or family member assault that caused bodily injury, according to the ... The Times of Northwest Indiana: Sheriff pushing back against claims of unsanitary conditions at jail