Riot at Franklin Co. jail causes $250,000 in damage

GREENFIELD -- The Franklin County sheriff says a riot involving more than a dozen inmates at the county jail caused at least $250,000 in damages.

Sheriff Christopher Donelan tells The Recorder of Greenfield the disturbance that started Thursday night was originally intended as a sit-in to protest certain rules and restrictions. It quickly escalated into widespread vandalism that included the destruction of furniture, a guard station including a computer and other electronics, and a sprinkler that resulted in foot of water.  More   PrisonerPal.com   True Crime Today  Magazine Subscriptions for Prisoners since 1975