Iowa Ombudsman: Scott County Jail allowed woman to bang head against cell wall for hours

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Scott County Jail deputies allowed a woman in mental distress to repeatedly bang her head against cell walls, doors and floors for hours without intervention in 2024, ...

A woman in mental distress was ignored by staff at the Scott County Jail in December of 2024, according to a report by the Iowa Office of Ombudsman.

Scott County Jail workers allowed a woman in mental distress to repeatedly bang her head against cell walls for hours without intervening or providing medical attention, a new report from the Iowa ...

SCOTT COUNTY, Iowa (IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH) - Scott County Jail workers allowed a woman in mental distress to repeatedly bang her head against cell walls for hours without intervening or providing ...

Officers at the Scott County Jail allowed a woman in mental distress to repeatedly bang her head against cell walls, doors and floors for hours without intervening or providing her with medical help, ...

MAQUOKETA, Iowa (KWQC) - Jackson County’s overcrowded jail used to be a revolving door — out of the county. For years, it paid to ship its inmates to other jails with more room. That changed last year ...

wqad: Report: Scott County Jail staff failed to provide medical attention to woman experiencing mental health crisis

SCOTT COUNTY, Iowa — Content warning: This article contains discussion of self-harm and suicide. Those experiencing a crisis can call 988 for 24/7 confidential support. The article uses the name Sarah ...