News Stories of interest to Henn. Co. Detention Deps

Here's a couple of news stories Hennepin County Detention Deputies will find of interest.

Denny Hecker

One of our more famous former 'guests' Denny Hecker is out of prison.
https://www.twincities.com/2018/07/04/denny-hecker-free-from-federal-custody-minneapolis/

I can still see his privileged self coming back to the Court Staging area after a court appearance thinking he could just sit at the Court Staging desk and use the phone.

Of course he never saw a real Hennepin County Jail cell, maybe because he was 'high profile', maybe because he was a heavy Stanek Donor,  he was given a hospital bed in the Med Room and would ask the nurses for lemonade at 2 AM!

Story number two is a much more common story.

Due to lack of beds at State Mental Health Facilities a man suffering from schizophrenia was at the Hennepin Hilton for over 90 days
http://www.startribune.com/man-with-mental-illness-languishes-in-hennepin-county-jail-for-3-months/487453671/

The story says, "During Traylor’s time in custody, his mental state deteriorated substantially, officials said. He threatened to stab and murder jail staff and engaged in increasingly erratic behavior, such as smearing feces on his cell window, court records show."

Ah, the joys of the third floor!

Very few people realize the range of inmates Detention Deputies are required to deal with professionally.