MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. — A Morgan County corrections officer has been arrested for alleged misconduct with inmates.
Jaylend Edward Handley, 26 of Hartselle, allegedly placed an irritant on an inmate's cigarettes that caused respiratory issues resulting in inmates being transported to a hospital.
The Morgan County Sheriff's Office said the officer has been terminated and an investigation is ongoing.
Handley turned himself in to the Morgan County jail on Oct. 22. He was charged with four counts of third-degree assault and is being held on a $1,200 bond.
"We will not condone any misconduct by any members of our organization. Our Corrections staff is charged with the care, custody and control of our inmates. We can not accept anything less." Sheriff Ron Puckett said.
