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Monday, May 13, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: 45-year-old Derek Lavis was charged with attempting to aid a escaping prisoner and malicious destruction of property. His bond was set at $1 million.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  According to court documents, the girl was visiting Melvin Kiogima with her family when, some time after midnight, she woke up to Kiogima sexually assaulting her.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Wexford County Commissioners discuss next step in Animal Shelter investigation, the possibility of building a new jail and shutting down the county's recycling center.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The mother of 4-year-old Carnel Chamberlain, who was murdered this past summer near Mt. Pleasant, was arrested for attempting to sell drugs near a school property in Petoskey.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The daring escape from the downtown high-rise Metropolitan Correctional Center had them descending almost 20 stories using a makeshift rope.

Friday, November 02, 2012  The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan claims the Isabella County jail isn't treating women inmates fairly and doesn't allow all inmates enough time outside their cells.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  The 27-year-old inmate was found unconscious in his cell.

Saturday, September 29, 2012  Lake County Sheriff's Department are looking for two inmates, 23 year-old Gregory Allen Bradshaw and 32 year-old Kennith Lee Grauman II, who escaped Saturday from the Lake County Residential Re-Entry Facility in Baldwin.

Friday, August 24, 2012  UPDATE: A mistake by at least one Grand Traverse County Jail employee led to the escape of an inmate Thursday afternoon.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  An inmate got to taste free air for about 50 minutes before being locked back up.

Friday, April 06, 2012  Trooper says suspect growled before biting him.

Sunday, March 04, 2012  Corrections Officers were doing a head count when they noticed the inmate's arm was discolored.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012  7&4 News takes a closer look at what it's like to be arrested and locked up in jail.

Friday, February 03, 2012 

Wednesday, January 04, 2012  Federal Court records in Grand Rapids show the settlement with Benzie County officials was reached Tuesday with the family of a man who hanged himself in a jail cell.