Just one day after an employee of the Fulton County Jail expressed concerns about safety, sources tell FOX 5 that an inmate grabbed a nurse on the maximum security floor.
A murder defendant lunged at the nurse and grabbed her, sources inside jail told FOX 5's Morse Diggs.
Jail management confirmed that an incident occurred, but said that the inmate did not touch the woman. They said that he got close to the woman, who was startled and began screaming. Officials said that an officer was not in the room with the nurse, but was nearby.
Fulton County Commissioner Robb Pitts said that he couldn't envision any scenario in which a female employee is left alone with inmates. He said that he is very concerned about the safety of female employees, civilians and officers.
The medical detail deployed at the Fulton jail is handled differently than other jails, Morse reports.
In Cobb and DeKalb counties, nurses are not put in an open area where there can be dozens of inmates at a time. Jail officials in those counties said that medications are dispensed through a narrow door slot and that officers accompany nurses at all times.
Pitts said that he would like to see changes in how Fulton deploys its female staff.
"It needs to be corrected and it needs to be corrected immediately," Pitts said.
Fulton County Jail officials said no charges have been filed in the incident on Friday, but said it is under investigation.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:52 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:52:32 GMT
After bonding out on a 15-count criminal indictment, DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis denied any wrongdoing, saying "I've done nothing wrong."
After bonding out on a 15-count criminal indictment, DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis denied any wrongdoing, saying "I've done nothing wrong. I would never, ever, ever do anything to violate the public trust."
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:29 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:29:16 GMT
A local couple is happy to hear that members of a morning radio show fired for mocking a former ex-NFL star battling ALS now admit that they went too far.
A local couple is happy to hear that members of a morning radio show fired for mocking a former ex-NFL star battling ALS now admit that they went too far.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:13:25 GMT
The Woodstock Police Department says a police K-9 died after being left in his handler's patrol car.Spartacus, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, was found dead in his handler's patrol car. Authorities later
The Woodstock Police Department says a police K-9 died after being left in his handler's patrol car.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:59:05 GMT
The driver of the vehicle that crashed into a building on 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village on Wednesday morning has been arrested.
The driver of the vehicle that crashed into a building on 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village on Wednesday morning has been arrested. Six people were injured including the driver and a passenger. A white colored Nissan jumped the curb before slamming into the East Village Farm store and coming to a stop in a cross-walk.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:46:33 GMT
One bird may have been responsible for several hundred Hoboken residents losing power.
One bird may have been responsible for several hundred Hoboken residents losing power. A spokeswoman for Public Service Electric & Gas says the bird touched a transformer on Clinton Street near Columbus Park Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:07 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:07:39 GMT
June 19 is National Dine Out Day. Restaurants and vendors across the country are contributing a percentage of their revenues for the day to the NJ Relief Fund to benefit Superstorm Sandy victims.
June 19 is National Dine Out Day. Restaurants and vendors across the country are contributing a percentage of their revenues for the day to the NJ Relief Fund to benefit Superstorm Sandy victims.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:13:37 GMT
A father and son who admitted they were pimps have been acquitted in New York of sex trafficking after several prostitutes testified they were treated well.
A father and son who admitted they were pimps have been acquitted in New York of sex trafficking after several prostitutes testified they were treated well.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:30 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:30:41 GMT
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit, bar, and treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014, because of a positive Salmonella test.
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit, bar, and treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014, because of a positive Salmonella test.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:07 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:07:13 GMT
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Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush.
Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush. Crews have been working to repair tracks and switches after Monday's derailment.
