|
|
| Girls Arrested in Fla. Prison Riot |
| By Associated Press |
| Published: 12/28/2001 |
|
Two dozen teen-age girls rioted at a juvenile prison Christmas night after officers told them to turn off their music and go to bed, authorities said. The 24 girls were arrested Tuesday on charges ranging from inciting a riot to aggravated battery on detention staff at VisionQuest, said Okeechobee County Sheriff's office Major Joe Hazellief. No serious injuries were reported. One staff member sustained cuts on the back when hit with a lantern, Hazellief said. VisionQuest houses juvenile offenders aged 12 to 18. The program offers two levels for girls considered low risk and those considered moderate risk. The groups were together when the riot started. Stephen Bloom, Florida director of operations for VisionQuest, declined comment. Catherine Arnold, a Florida Department of Juvenile Justice spokeswoman, said officials were considering whether the incident warranted an investigation by the inspector general. VisionQuest operates programs for youth offenders in Pennsylvania, Colorado, Oklahoma, New Jersey, Delaware and California. |
advertise
|
privacy policy
|
add URL
|
about us
|
terms/disclaimer
|
contact us
|
join our team
|
help
Hiring an attorney can present confusing situations for someone. It’s hard to tell whether you’ll get the best service possible in your situation. You likely have a lot of questions. Will your lawyer hand off your matter to someone else? Will your lawyer return your phone calls? It’s hard to know without someone you can trust. If you been Waco insurance claim lawyer you need a lawyer. People in Central Texas have trusted Dunnam & Dunnam for almost 100 years for their most pressing legal concerns. They understand the value of a good advocate. They’re a family helping Waco families since 1925.