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Rowan County Detention Center
Coverage of Rowan County Detention Center in the Nexus archive.
- Family seeks justice after woman dies in Rowan County custody
Stacey Rogers died on June 22 after being transferred from Rowan County Detention Center to Rowan Medical Center. Her family seeks answers as the Sheriff’s Office awaits a medical examiner’s report, with Rogers’ brother highlighting concerns about the facility’s responsibility to care for inmates.
- Two 'dangerous' inmates escape Kentucky detention center, sparking multi-agency manhunt across region
Two dangerous inmates, Michael Fogleman and James Smallwood, escaped from the Rowan County Detention Center in Kentucky, prompting a multi-agency manhunt led by the Kentucky State Police. The community is warned to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. The investigation is ongoing.