We saw on the news this morning (Fox 12) that the Washington County Police Force is under investigation for use of force. One of the girls that was in Washington County Jail with me was also saying they had a recent death because of excessive force and another said they put her in an illegal choke hold and cut her head.
There was also a sexual assault that happened while I was there but the young lady said she was not ready yet to come forward with her name. I myself had gone over two months there without eating due to the excessive harassment and threats from the deputies. After two months it got to where I couldn’t even keep water down so I had asked for 911 over the intercom but nobody came to check on me. I feel very fortunate to have survived.
I was placed in isolation for three months without being given a reason. While in isolation, I saw a girl in handcuffs thrown to the ground. She landed on her head and started crying. I saw her taken out on a stretcher and I never saw her again. We saw them bring in new girls and head them scream in pain before they were put into cells. I was told by one girl she was tased for no reason. She showed me the welts on her skin.
While in general population at Washington County Jail, we were told not to look out or windows when an emergency was going on. This makes me think they know what they’re doing is wrong and it’s their attempt to hide it.
I was placed in an escort hold and forcefully pushed into my cell by a deputy that told me not to walk on the carpet. Does all of this seem excessive to you? To me it sounds like abuse of power.