Clearfield County Jail works to stop drugs from entering facility Thursday, August 17 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – Just weeks after the overdose death of a Clearfield County woman at the county jail, at least one step is being taken to help stop drugs from being smuggled into the facility.During their Tuesday meeting, members of the Clearfield County Prison Board... Read More.
Escaped inmate, main topic of Clearfield County Prison Board Thursday, June 22 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – A recent escape from the county jail and the follow-up actions it prompted were the primary topics of discussion at this week’s Clearfield County Prison Board meeting.On May 30th, inmate Craig Hauke-Miller was able to break free from a recreational yard, but... Read More.
Inmate escapes, Clearfield County Prison Board addresses issue Friday, June 2 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – Representatives from the Clearfield County Prison Board and local law enforcement departments addressed this week’s prisoner escape and prompt recapture.Wednesday afternoon, inmate Craig Hauke-Miller was able to escape the Clearfield County Jail from a recreational yard.Hauke-Miller was found and arrested about seven... Read More.
New lieutenant position at Clearfield County Jail will soon be filled Friday, November 18 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – The staffing situation at the Clearfield County Jail is becoming more stable, and the newly-created lieutenant position will soon be filled.That positive news was reported at this week’s Clearfield County Prison Board meeting.Warden David Gallagher told the board that the new lieutenant... Read More.
Changes at Clearfield County Jail lead to increase in morale and expenses Thursday, October 20 by Louise BennettClearfield – Morale is up, but so are expenses at the Clearfield County Jail.At Tuesday’s meeting of the Clearfield County Prison Board, new Warden David Gallagher reported that morale is increasing as an “open door” policy for communication has been implemented, staff scheduling changes... Read More.