can you visit inmates in county jail

Visit an inmate

You can visit someone in jail by video .

No in-person visits by friends and family are allowed at this time.

In-person visits are allowed by attorneys and police 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Video visits

• Visits can last up to 20 minutes.
• Visits cost $4.00 per 20 minutes.
• Inmates can have visitors once a day and up to 3 times a week.
• Download the free Securus Visitation app in the App Store or Google Play. Reach Securus tech support at 1-877-578-3658.
• Use any device with a high-speed internet connection.
• Create an account at Securus Technologies and request access to visit at the Hennepin County jail.
• You must schedule a visit 24 hours in advance.
• Jail staff reviews the request and approves appropriate visitors.
• Once approved, you can schedule visits online.

Hours for video visits

Monday – friday.

• 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday

• 10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Visiting Information

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Jail Complex has contracted with Smart Communications to install Kiosks/Portable Kiosks in all housing units and will be available to inmates for outside and internal communications. Smart Communications Informational Brochure

Effective December 10th, due to Jail operations, during the hours of 845am to 930am daily, there will be no visits or usage of inmate phones or kiosks.

BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE JAIL COMPLEX INMATE/VISITOR RULES

VISITORS MUST ABIDE BY THE FOLLOWING  RULES IN ORDER TO VISIT AN INMATE. VIOLATIONS OF ANY RULE, EITHER DURING AN ON-SITE OR REMOTE VISITATION, MAY RESULT IN SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF YOUR VISITATION PRIVILEGE.

Video Visitation is a service provided for family and friends to visit an inmate currently housed at the Brevard County Jail Complex.

• Brevard County Sheriff’s Office video visitation guidelines must be adhered to in order to maintain visitation privileges. All visitors conducting remote or on-site visitation shall adhere to the following appropriate dress code policy. Visitors will be fully dressed while conducting remote and on-site video visits.  Bikini tops or bottoms or clothing revealing body parts are deemed inappropriate. Inappropriately dressed visitor’s session may be terminated and visiting privileges suspended for (30) thirty days.
• Anyone noted as the victim, has a no contact order, or an injunction with the inmate, will not be allowed to visit.
• At on-site visitation, all personal property, except your ID, will be secured in your vehicle prior to the scheduled visit. This includes cell-phones.
• THERE SHALL BE NO PROFANITY OR LEWD BEHAVIOR PERMITTED OF ANY KIND AT ANY TIME.
• Any destruction or defacing of county property by inmates or visitors is subject to temporary or permanent suspension of visitation privileges. If you need assistance with any equipment, ask the on-site Visitation Clerk.
• Persons under the influence of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, or other drugs, or exhibiting irrational behavior for any reason, will not be allowed to visit or remain on Jail Complex property.
• There will be no smoking or eating allowed at on-site visitation. Consumption of non-alcoholic beverages is allowed only in the designated waiting area.
• Any disturbances or emotional disruptive behavior exhibited at any time will result in your visitation being canceled. If during an on-site visitation, you will not be allowed to remain on Jail Complex property.
• No electronic media or instruments may be used to view images, record, or photograph during visitation. Violation of this rule will result in the immediate termination of the visit and possible suspension of future visitation for a minimum of (30) thirty days.
• Visitation sessions may be audio and/or video recorded by the agency for security purposes.
• As previously noted, any violation of these rules may result in temporary or permanent suspension of visitation privileges. Jail Complex Command/designee may terminate a visit at any time a rule violation warrants such action.

3 Ways to Video Visit

Remote Video Visitation

Family and friends can visit from the comfort of your home using a personal computer.  You must set up an account by logging onto Smart Jail Mail prior to initiating a visit.  You may attempt to conduct a visit any time during visitation hours.  Visits are 15 or 30 minutes in duration, and cost .25 per minute. ( 15 minutes = $3.75 or 30 minutes = $7.50)

Video on Demand (Inmate Initiated)

Inmates at the Jail Complex can schedule a video visitation session with family and friends.  Calls must be answered within a 3 minute window at the receiving end.

On-Site Video Visitation

On-Site Video Visitation is a service provided for family and friends to visit an inmate from the Jail Complex. Upon arrival, check in with the main lobby receptionist.  You must set up an account by logging onto Smart Jail Mail prior to initiating a visit.  You may attempt to conduct a visit any time during visitation hours.  Visits will be in segments of 30 minutes in duration and are free of charge (4-30 minute visits allowed each week, resetting each Saturday).

There is no face-to-face visitation with the exception of professional visits or specially approved visits by Jail Command.

For more information on the new remote visitation procedures, please visit Smart Jail Mail .

BCSO Video Visitation Schedule

Visitation may be scheduled a maximum of 7 days in advance or a minimum of 24 hours.

Remote Video Visitation and On Demand Visitation 7 days a week – 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm, and 8pm-10:30pm

On-site Video Visitation at the Jail Complex                 7 days a week – 8:15am-12pm and 1pm-5:30pm

Inmate Messaging

SmartJailMail uses safe and secure two-way electronic messaging software designed specifically for communicating with inmates, prisoners, and detainees in correctional institutions. This allows those who are incarcerated or detained to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. They can send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk stationed in their institution. Each message costs just 50 cents which is cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope. The message can be sent with postage paid and will be free to open and read for the recipient. Or, the message can be sent collect / “COD” for free and will be paid for by the recipient. To send or receive a message you MUST open a SmartJailMail account, this process is quick and easy, just follow these simple steps…

• Sign Up with Smartjailmail.com Creating an account is fast, simple, and completely free. We will ask you to choose a username and password to identify your account along with some basic contact information. We will send you an email or text message to verify and activate your account. There is no cost to create an account and search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with.
• Make Connections Once you have established an account, you may search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with. Once you have located an individual that you would like to connect with, you can send them a connection request. They will need to approve the request before you can send messages.
• Purchase Service Credits Once you have established a connection with an inmate, prisoner, or detainee, you can send and receive messages electronically. Service credits may be purchased through the SmartJailMail website using a major credit or debit card. Service credits cost one cent each with a minimum purchase of 500 credits ($5.00). You can purchase as many credits as you like and use them any time. You can also transfer credits to your contacts so they can easily respond to your messages. Each message is billed at $0.50, which equates to 50 credits and approved photos are billed at $1.00, or 100 credits.
• Start Sending Messages! Once you have purchased message credits, you can send and receive electronic messages. This is just like sending an e-mail, except it is contained within the SmartJailMail website. Messages can be delivered instantly or may be held for review depending on the destination facility. Electronic messages are delivered much more quickly than traditional paper mail to the correctional facility so you can stay connected. To sign up for Smart Inmate Messaging click here .

Two free electronic messages are provided every Saturday. Additional messages are 50 cents each.

REJECTED MESSAGING Incoming messages will not be rejected based on its contents, unless the message falls under one of the following criteria:

Any material which contains codes, blackmail, extortion, contraband, threats, or information about another inmate

• Any material which contains plans of criminal activities, maps, or plots to escape, and any material which communicates information designed to encourage inmates to disrupt the jail by strikes, riots, fights, racial or religious hatred, or other prohibited acts
• Any publication which may adversely affect the security of the jail or the safety of the persons therein
• Publications which advocate the violent overthrow of the government of the United States or of a state, or which advocate violence or rebellion against government authority, under which the inmate is held

Inmate to inmate correspondence within the facility or through outside channels is prohibited

Any violation of the above will result in the suspension and/or termination of the registered users account.

Photo Delivery

SmartJailMail  also provides a one-way photo delivery service.  Photos can be accessed by inmates an unlimited number of times. Photos are billed at $1.00 each, or 100 credits.  All photographs submitted will be reviewed before they are made accessible to an inmate at the Jail Complex.

Some common reasons photos may be rejected are:

• Depicts legal documents, bills or written documents
• Depicts criminal activity, drugs, money or weapons
• Contains inappropriate hand gestures
• Contains a person not fully clothed
• Is deemed an inappropriate image
• Shows screen shots of text messages, emails, social media or any other internet generated content
• A photo collage (only individual photos will be accepted)
• The photo may not be a screen shot
• The photo contains any text, emojis or has been altered in any way
• A poor quality image
• Violates the safety and security of the facility
• Contains sexual content or lewd behavior

A credit will be issued to the sender of any photo rejected by the Jail Complex which is not made accessible to the inmate.

Inmate Telephone System

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Jail Complex uses SMART Communications to provide the inmate telephone system for the facility.  You can set up an account or add money to an account by  clicking here or calling 1-888-843-1972. Calls are .16 cents + tax per minute and are limited to 2 hours a week.

Inmate Mail

Family and friends are encouraged to communicate with their loved ones incarcerated at the jail. The mail is a good resource for maintaining that line of communication. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Jail Complex has contracted with Smart Communications to install Kiosks/Portable Kiosks in all housing units and will be available to inmates for outside and internal communications.

To maintain security and safety of the inmates and staff, all inmate mail MUST be sent to the following address: Smart Communications / Brevard County Inmate First Name Inmate Last Name Inmate ID # (John Smith #123456 example inmate) PO Box 9145 Seminole, FL 33775-9145 

The Inmate Name and ID Number must be clearly PRINTED on the outside of the envelope or postcard, to ensure the mail is posted to the correct account. Mail not containing the inmate ID Number and the Name will be “Returned to Sender”

All regular inmate postal mail (Postcards, Letters, Greeting Cards, etc.) will be scanned into the system and available to the inmates to view their postal mail via the inmate Kiosks/Portable Kiosks.

Please be advised that when you mail an item, the original document will be destroyed. Concerning important documents like marriage certificates, birth certificates, social security cards and pictures, please do not mail original documents. You should only mail copies of these documents or pictures that you do not need returned. These will be scanned into the electronic system and destroyed after 30 days.

Upon release inmates can login to the public website at: https://www.smartjailmail.com/ and enter their inmate number and password and download their photos, messages, and postal mail for FREE up to 30 days.

REJECTED MAIL Incoming and outgoing mail will not be rejected based on its contents, unless the mail falls under one of the following criteria:

Any photos depicting gang symbols/signs, nudity, lewd behavior

Any material which contains plans of criminal activities, maps, or plots to escape, and any material which communicates information designed to encourage inmates to disrupt the jail by strikes, riots, fights, racial or religious hatred, or other prohibited acts

Any publication which may adversely affect the security of the jail or the safety of the persons therein

Publications which advocate the violent overthrow of the government of the United States or of a state, or which advocate violence or rebellion against government authority, under which the inmate is held

CONTRABAND Contraband items discovered in an inmate’s mail will be seized. Both the inmate and the sender will be notified of any item which has been seized and the reason for the seizure.

Any legal correspondence from an inmate’s attorney that is privileged and confidential should be mailed to the Brevard County Jail Complex for confidential processing, as Smart Communications’ processing center will not distinguish between standard and confidential communications. Legal mail from an inmate’s attorney shall be clearly identifiable and marked appropriately as legal mail with the indicator: “Privileged/Legal Mail.” All legal mail will be opened and scanned into the inmate’s legal mail account in the presence of the inmate.

Attorney-generated legal mail should be addressed as follows to ensure confidential processing:

Brevard County Jail Complex Attn: Mail Clerk for Legal Mail For Inmate First Name Inmate Last Name Inmate ID # (John Smith #123456 example inmate) 860 Camp Rd. Cocoa, FL 32927

Inmate mail that is not confidential or privileged SHOULD NOT be marked with labels such as “Privileged Mail or Legal Mail” even if the contents relate to a legal matter (i.e. non-privileged correspondence from a Court, Agency, or Service Provider).  Smart Communications may return improperly marked envelopes to the sender, resulting in the need to re-send the item.  The only thing that is necessary to be on standard, non-confidential mail envelopes is the return address of the sender.  Standard, non-confidential envelopes should be labeled and sent as indicated below in order to ensure prompt and unimpeded delivery:

Smart Communications / Brevard County Inmate First Name Inmate Last Name Inmate ID# (John Smith # 123456 – Example Inmate) PO Box 9145 Seminole, FL 33775-9145

Smart Communications Customer Care

Our Customer Care Call Center is open 7 days a week from 7:00am to 12:00 Midnight EST and can be reached toll free at 888.843.1972. Our friendly, knowledgeable, U.S. based Customer Care representatives are prepared to assist you:

Create an account Deposit funds into an account Communication service questions and rates Billing and refund questions

The Brevard County Jail Complex is located at 860 Camp Rd. Cocoa, FL 32927.

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To ensure the safety of the public, staff, and inmates the following COVID plan will be followed for the durations of visits at the Parker County Jail:

• Mask will be mandatory for inmates and visitors upon entrance and during the duration of each visits.
• The minimum time for a visitation is 20 minutes, in-person, non-contact, and two times per week. There shall be at least one visitation period allowed in the evening or weekend periods.
• Visitor’s temperatures will be checked prior to entrance. Any temperature 100 degrees or higher will not be allowed entrance to visit.
• Inmate temperatures will be checked prior to being allowed to visit.
• Sanitation spray and towels will be available for each visitor to sanitize their phone prior to utilizing between each visitor.
• Sanitation spray and towels will be provided to each inmate prior to each visit to sanitize their phone prior to each visit.

Visitation is limited to 4 visitors per inmate. Visitors may switch within the 20 minute time frame. All adult visitors must show a VALID ID. (USM US Marshals). Please show up 20 minutes prior to sign up. All offenders receive 2 visits per week.

Please see this document for visitation times

• Questions? Contact the Jail Visitation Office at 682-229-2361 (Not staffed 24 hours a day).  Otherwise contact the Jail at 817-594-4208

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Visiting Inmates

All visitors must register and schedule visits in the visitation program. https://leecountyfl.gtlvisitme.com/app.

On visitation day, visitors will be required to check in at the kiosk and confirm their identification at the visitation desk, 15 minutes prior to their scheduled visitation time. Each inmate will be allowed up to two visitors per visitation session. Names will be checked against the inmate’s visitation list. A valid photo identification that displays the date of birth, is required to be presented to the Clerk. If no identification is displayed, the visitor will not be permitted to visit. Juveniles must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the visit. Remote visitations can still be conducted via www.gtlvisitme.com

Inmate Visitation

All visitations for the Jail, Core and Community Program Units (CPU’s) are conducted through a video monitor. Each inmate will be allowed two (2) visitations per week for one (1) hour each. Up to two (2) visitors from the Inmate’s Authorized Visitation List will be allowed to visit with the inmate; children under one year of age will not be included in the count.

You Must Be an Approved Visitor

All inmates are given a packet that contains an INMATE VISITATION LIST. The inmate can then place up to five (5) names of family members/friends that they want to visit with. Children under the age of one year DO NOT need to be placed on this list. They also do not count as one of the visitors. The inmate can only update their visitation list every four (4) months from the day they sign up. Any add-ons or removals constitutes as an update. Visitors on the list will be the only persons allowed to visit the inmate with the exception of Clergy, Attorney, and infants under the age of one year. Our hours of operations are open Monday-Sunday 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Where Do You Go to Visit an Inmate?

All visits for inmates at the Lee County Corrections facilities (Main Jail, Core and CPU’s) are conducted at the Visitation facility located on the Ortiz site:

2501 Ortiz Ave Fort Myers, FL 33905 (239) 258-3773

Corrections facilities, when you enter the corrections facillity you must:.

• Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled visitation time
• Visitors 16 years of age and older must present a Photo ID (Drivers License, Identification Card, Passport, Military ID, or Prison ID) with a D.O.B.
• Have your name checked against that authorized visitation list
• Abide by the Correction Visitor Regulations below

Violation of Visitation Rules: 

Visitors who fail to comply with the rules and regulations of the Visitation Facility will be escorted from the facility and denied the rest of the visitation. The visitor may be suspended from visitation or banned depending on the severity of the offense. An email will be sent to the Facility Commander detailing the violation and the action taken. The decision for future visitation will be at the discretion of the Correction Bureau Commander and/or designee.

Visitor Regulations:

If you bring any of these items with you on visitation, they will be confiscated and you could face prosecution.

If an inmate is going to appear in court and you wish to bring him/her clothes for trial, you can have the inmate’s Attorney or Public Defender call the Court Operations Office at (239) 258-3400 to make the necessary arrangements. Arrangements with the Court Operations Unit will not be made directly with the family. Visitors are not permitted to introduce cell phones, cigarettes, lighters, cameras, radios, record or tape players, gifts, purses, baby bags, water bottles, food or drinks, etc. into the visitation area. Any of these items thought to have been used during the visitation, will be subject to confiscation. A visitor may be searched at any time if there is reason to believe that they may be in possession of contraband. Contraband is any item not provided to the inmate by the Correction Facility or not purchased by the inmate through the Corrections commissary. You cannot bring the inmate anything else. Visitors wearing attire that is too brief or revealing will not be permitted to visit. Even bringing the following items to an inmate is prohibited: Books, Enveloped letters, Battery- or electronically-operated cards, Candy, Care packages, Clothing, Envelopes, Food, Glitter, Hygiene items, Magazines, Medication, Polaroid pictures, Snacks, Stamps, Stickers, Writing paper, etc. If you bring any of these items with you on visitation, they will be confiscated and you could face prosecution. If an inmate is going to appear in court and you wish to bring him/her clothes for trial, you can have the inmate’s Attorney or Public Defender call the Court Operations Office at (239) 258-3400 to make the necessary arrangements. Arrangements with the Court Operations Unit will not be made directly with the family.

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Clergy visits must be scheduled through the Chaplain’s Office at (239) 477-1772.

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SCSO: Nurse attacked by inmate at 201 Poplar

M EMPHIS, Tenn. — An inmate physically assaulted a nurse over the weekend at 201 Poplar, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

The Mid-South nurse and mother of two is now speaking out saying she is still traumatized after the assault. She wants to share her story hoping it can prevent another nurse from experiencing the same fate. 

“I could’ve lost my life and you know I have family. I have kids,” the nurse said. “My lip was torn on the inside and my face was swollen.”

On April 27, the nurse says she was on the fourth floor of the jail distributing medication to the detainees when one of them stood out to her and for the wrong reasons.

“I approached pod D and that’s when the inmate he was standing out, and he made gestures like he was going to perform sexual acts on himself,” she said.

She says he quickly became hostile with her. 

“I said could you please move, could you please move? I put my hand up and that’s when he got his fist and hit me in the face,” she said.

The nurse says she desperately tried to defend herself but the blows to her head continued. She says a female officer eventually intervened.

“I don’t remember anybody else coming. So, I panicked and I ran down two flights of stairs,” the nurse said.

A spokesman for the sheriff’s office says the inmate was immediately detained.

We will not name him since he has not been charged in this incident. However, WREG can confirm the inmate was in jail for two aggravated burglary charges, an aggravated assault charge, and theft.

According to the nurse, the inmate was standing in the hallway, outside the pod, without restraints or a guard nearby.

“That’s negligence on the security part because he was supposed to be in handcuffs,” the nurse said.

The Sheriff’s office did not provide any details as to why or how the inmate was able to roam freely through the jail.

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Just last week Sheriff Floyd Bonner explained to WREG that some inmates have been jamming the outdated doors to prevent them from fully closing.

“But actually, the door is able to slide open,” Sheriff Bonner said.”So it leads to fights, it leads to all kinds of things because these detainees can get out when they want to instead of when we allow them to.”

A spokesman says they will provide more details after detectives complete their investigation.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WREG.com.

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Visitation Schedule & Rules

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Video visitation.

In order to schedule a visit, you must have an account with Combined Public Communications (CPC). The account can be created at the CPC Kiosk in the lobby of the jail or online at www.InmateSales.com .

Local Video Visits are not conducted on-site, except for attorneys, clergy or members of the judicial system. Clergy wishing to visit must email the jail chaplain, Scott Bailes, at [email protected] .

Remote Video Visits are now will be available 8:00 am to 8:30 pm seven (7) days a week (with the exception of 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm for meal service). To schedule a visit or to obtain information concerning pricing and hardware requirements please visit  www.InmateSales.com .

To schedule a visit or to obtain information concerning pricing and hardware requirements please visit www.InmateSales.com .

Visitation Rules

Visitors must possess at least one valid picture identification at the time of the visit. Valid picture identification (ID) shall be one of the following:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Military ID
• Passport Pictured identification (ID) issued by either a state or federal government entity

Rules for Visiting from the Lobby:

• Visitors must have an account with Combined Public Communications (CPC). You can create your account using the kiosk in the lobby, or online through this website .
• Visitors may visit more than one inmate per day.
• Visitors less than 18 years of age must be an immediate family member (brother, sister, son, daughter, step-son, step-daughter, grandson, granddaughter, etc.) of the inmate, must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is on the inmate’s visitation list.

Proper attire is required at all times. If proper attire is not worn, your visitation privilege will be suspended.

• Clothing must be worn at all times.
• NO nudity, sexual acts (visibly observed or assumed to be taking place), drug use, drug paraphernalia visible, or any criminal activity will be permitted to happen during a video visit. All visits (except attorney or professional visitors) may be monitored.
• NO live video streams outside of the inmate/visitor visitation may take place (social media sites)
• No 3-way visitation utilizing other video chat applications

Visitation is a PRIVILEGE and may be refused or terminated due to the actions or behaviors of either the visitor or the inmate.

Visitor’s Attire:

• Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times.
• Only one layer of clothing is allowed. Blouses or sweaters worn over tank tops or camisoles are NOT allowed. Sweaters worn over appropriate shirts will need to be removed before visiting.
• Females needing a bra are required to wear one, however, clothing with proper support is permissible.

Inappropriate attire is defined as the following, but not limited to:

• Halter tops or swimwear (midriff shall be covered)
• Tube top, sleeveless dresses, tank tops, or tops with spaghetti straps
• Revealing dresses, blouses, or tops (including see-thru garments)
• Spandex or extremely tight-fitting jeans, pants, or shorts
• Shorts or skirts that are cut higher than two inches above the knee
• NO hoods, hats, do-rags, or scarfs
• NO jackets or coats of any type

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Fort bend county sheriff’s office launches mobile app for non-emergency reports, inmate information.

The free app can be downloaded on Google Play or the App Store, by searching for the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.

The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office has launched a new app for news alerts, non-emergency reports and jail inmate information, among other services.

The app – which can be found under “Fort Bend County Sheriff, TX” in the app store – will help residents find credible bond agencies and commissary information for people who are in jail. It also contains information about community programs run by the sheriff's office, like a service that helps locate people with cognitive disabilities.

Residents can receive updates from the sheriff's office and report non-emergency incidents through the app as well. The free app can be downloaded on Google Play or the App Store, by searching for the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office.

The app was developed by TheSheriffApp.com, which is a brand of OCV, LLC. Kevin Cummings is the chief resource officer for the company. He said the company hopes to add a Spanish translation function to the Fort Bend app in the near future.

"We've worked with Sheriff Fagan and his staff regarding what they would like in this mobile app," he said. "It is a starting place."

Fort Bend Sheriff Eric Fagan said he hopes the app will help streamline reports and make the public aware of free services that the agency offers, such as a program to check on seniors and disabled people who live alone.

"This app is something that will help the public work along with the sheriff's office," Fagan said. "It's all about service."

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Idaho Falls 4th Street murder suspect talks about victim’s death in jail video call

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com

IDAHO FALLS – The suspect of a 4th Street home invasion that left a 51-year-old man dead reportedly spoke to multiple people about the alleged murder in a newly released jail video call.

During a preliminary hearing on April 23, prosecutors played a redacted version of a phone call between Lance Broncho, 23, and his mother, plus a video call between Broncho and two unidentified friends shortly after Broncho was booked into the Bonneville County Jail.

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Broncho was bound over to district court during the hearing and is charged with first-degree murder, felony aggravated battery, felony robbery, felony burglary, felony unlawful possession of a firearm, and two felony enhancements for the use of a deadly weapon in commission of a felony. He is currently being held without bond.

Both jail calls were obtained by EastIdahoNews.com, showing Broncho finding out the man he allegedly shot, Eric Leask, had died and was an apparent “family friend.”

Phone call between Broncho and his mother

Listen to the phone call below.

During the phone call with his mother, Broncho allegedly learned Leask died.

“Are you aware that you killed an innocent man?” Broncho’s mother asks in the audio call.

She also tells Broncho the man he allegedly shot was friends with his sister. Police say Broncho was attempting to rob a house in search of marijuana but robbed the wrong house.

Broncho claims in the call he didn’t shoot anyone.

The phone call appears incomplete because a section of the audio was redacted by prosecutors.

Video call between Broncho and two friends

Watch the video call in the player above.

Broncho also spoke to two unidentified friends on a video call, and tells them that he was surprised to learn the man killed was a “family friend.” Broncho video called them to using the Telmate system, an inmate communication system used in many jails across the country to connect incarcerated people with their family and friends.

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“Guess who (?) killed? A family friend of mine,” says Broncho. “They’re my family friend. They’re my sister’s friend. It just get’s weirder and weirder.”

The friends sound concerned, and tell Broncho they spoke to his family.

Broncho then says he needs to “talk on a secure line” so he can tell the friends “what really happened” before the video ends.

According to court documents, an Idaho Falls Police detective was called around 9 p.m. on March 9 to investigate a shooting on the 100 block of 4th Street.

A woman who lives at the home said she and Leask woke up to the sounds of an “unknown suspect breaking in their front door.”

The man, later identified as Broncho, was reportedly physically fighting with the woman’s son. Leask jumped in to help defend the son.

The woman said Broncho had a gun and “face tattoos near his eyes.” She told the detective she saw him shoot the gun multiple times.

In an interview with detectives, the son said he was playing video games in his bedroom when he heard a knock at the door and “loud banging.”

Broncho entered the house and saw the son in the living room. The son said Broncho was wearing “a mask and dark clothing,” was armed with a handgun, and yelled, “Give me everything!”

Both Leask and the son tried to “overpower” Broncho, but he was able to shoot the gun “several times,” hitting the son in the leg and hand and Leask in the shoulder/chest area.

According to the son, he gave a “cased 9 mm FN firearm to (Broncho) to get him to leave.” Broncho then ran from the home, but the residents told the detective they believed Broncho was also injured.

Both Leask and the son were transported to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center by Idaho Falls ambulance.

Leask later died from his injuries. The son was later discharged.

Hours later, police learned of a man who had been “shot in the hand and requested help from a friend to get the bullet out of his hand and assist him in getting out of the area,” according to police reports.

Around 11 p.m., investigators found Broncho at the Teton Mesa Apartments on 885 Lomax Street.

Two of the people in the apartment initially refused to come out, starting a standoff with the SWAT team. A “chemical irritant” was introduced into the apartment, according to court documents, and Broncho surrendered.

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When taken into custody, he still had a bullet in his hand, so he was taken to EIRMC for treatment.

At the hospital, Broncho allegedly told officers that earlier in the evening, he had gone to the house to get marijuana.

According to police reports Broncho admitted he had “been involved” at the house in a disturbance, where he had been shot.

The Idaho Falls Police Department says they believe Broncho targeted the wrong house.

“At this time, it does not appear that Broncho had any connection to knowledge of the residents that would support his assumption that he could obtain marijuana from them,” says the release. “At this time, investigators believe that Broncho mistakenly targeted the house.”

At the time of the home invasion, Broncho was on federal supervised release and had an active felony warrant.

He is expected to appear in court for a district court arraignment on May 13. If convicted, he could face the death penalty or 10 years to life in prison.

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Itasca County faces blowback over Ten Commandments display in new jail

The Sheriff's Office was advised to remove the religious installation after complaints, including a Freedom From Religion Foundation letter calling it a constitutional violation.

GRAND RAPIDS — The new $75 million Itasca County Jail has been controversial since its proposal in 2019. Now, public tours of the new facility — days before inmates are expected to move in — have sparked a new controversy.

During last week’s tours, the public saw an imposing display of the Ten Commandments posted in the facility’s gym, covering most of one of the walls. Concerns expressed on social media have swiftly evolved into legal pressure over whether the display violates the First Amendment Establishment Clause.

Itasca County Sheriff Joe Dasovich declined to officially state whether the county would remove the Commandments, but he implied the county was leaning toward painting them over.

“Legal representation says that they should be painted over. We’re leaving the county open to litigation,” he said. “... My job is to manage risk, daily, and I need to weigh the risks and make a decision.”

In a news release, Dasovich said the displays were meant to “encourage and support” inmate programs, which include spiritual services and mental health counseling.

“The display and related quotes are not intended to offend or create division,” the statement read. “We will continue to provide diverse programming to our inmates as citizens of Itasca County.”

He said the Ten Commandments mural and other quotes throughout the jail from former presidents, founding fathers and military leaders were selected by Lucas Thompson, Itasca County jail administrator, who Dasovich said acts as the jail’s construction manager. A number of the other quotes included religious references.

“This build was approved and decided long before I was sheriff,” Dasovich said Monday. “Not that I’m against anything that’s up, it’s just that I had no part in that they were up or not.”

On Tuesday, Dasovich said it would be an all-or-nothing decision for quote removal. If they are all removed, he said people involved with jail programming, such as programming staff, volunteers and mental health practitioners, will help decide what replaces the quotes.

Corrections Deputy Garrett Smith was a guide during last week’s jail tours. Participants asked how long it would be before the county received a complaint about the Ten Commandments during a tour Thursday, April 25. Smith’s response indicated leaders were aware the display would be controversial before its installation.

“I imagine it won’t be long, but my boss was like, ‘Well, I’ll put them up until I can’t,’” Smith told the tour attendee. “... And he was like, ‘Well, I’m going to be done in three years, I’m going to put them on there, and we’ll ride it out.’”

Neighboring St. Louis County removed a decades-old Ten Commandments plaque from the Hibbing Courthouse in 2018 after a complaint from the Freedom From Religion Foundation, a Wisconsin-based freethought association that advocates for the separation of church and state.

St. Louis County Administrator Kevin Gray told the Hibbing Daily Tribune at the time that “laws and norms have developed considerably” since the plaque’s installation.

After tips from Grand Rapids community members, including members of the Grand Rapids Area Freethinkers, the foundation sent a letter to Thompson recommending the jail remove the Ten Commandments and any quotes promoting religion.

“Constituents — including prisoners — have the right to be free from the government proselytization,” the letter said. “Prisoners do not shed their rights by virtue of being in prison.”

Chris Line, a staff attorney for Freedom From Religion Foundation, said displaying the Ten Commandments shows clear favoritism toward a religion.

“It’s trying to impose potentially those views on to people that may not subscribe to them,” he said in a Monday phone interview. “... Everyone participating or having to deal with our government should feel like an equal citizen. Their government should take no position with regard to religion. It should neither favor nor go after religion. It should be completely neutral.”

There’s been an increased effort to get religion into government and schools in the past few years, Line said. He thinks those advocates believe there’s an opportunity to tear down the separation of church and state with the current U.S. Supreme Court.

“What we’re seeing is people knowing that something is illegal or has been and it has been ruled by the Supreme Court and thinking, ‘Well, worst case scenario, maybe we’ll have to take it down. But best-case scenario, maybe we’ll go up to the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court will say, ‘Hey, we’re going to change the law and get rid of decades of precedent,’” Line said.

Dasovich said the county does not intend to enter litigation regarding the displays, but he did state he thinks they would win if the case were before the Supreme Court.

If the county were to be sued for the display, there wouldn’t be notable liability or damages. But that doesn’t mean there’d be no consequences.

“The way it’s structured, in order to incentivize and allow us to defend our rights, is if we were to have to sue over the Ten Commandments and win in court, then the government [in this instance, Itasca County] will have to pay our legal fees,” Line said.

These types of cases can drag out of years, Line said, and the fees can end up costing municipalities hundreds of thousands of dollars.

While he doesn’t recall a specific ruling regarding religious messages in jails, Line said the legal analysis would be similar to a courthouse display.

“It’s actually more coercive because a lot of people have to go to the courthouse to deal with state business or something, but if you’re in jail or prison, you have to be there,” he said. “It’s the ultimate captive audience.”

Dasovich said a data request about the cost of the displays was filed, but he’s not sure how quickly it will be filled because of the scope of the project.

“My No. 1 priority is getting inmates in there,” he said.

Requests for comment from Thompson were not returned as of Tuesday afternoon.

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GRAND RAPIDS — The new $75 million Itasca County Jail has been controversial since its proposal in 2019. Now, public tours of the new facility — days before inmates are expected to move in — have sparked a new controversy. During last week’s tours, the public saw an imposing display of the Ten Commandments posted in the facility’s gym, covering most of one of the walls. Concerns expressed on social media have swiftly evolved into legal pressure over whether the display violates the First Amendment Establishment Clause. Itasca County Sheriff Joe Dasovich declined to officially state whether the county would remove the Commandments, but he implied the county was leaning toward painting them over. “Legal representation says that they should be painted over. We’re leaving the county open to litigation,” he said. “… My job is to manage risk, daily, and I need to weigh the risks and make a decision.” In a news release, Dasovich said the displays were meant to “encourage and support” inmate programs, which include spiritual services and mental health counseling. “The display and related quotes are not intended to offend or create division,” the statement read. “We will continue to provide diverse programming to our inmates as citizens of Itasca County.” He said the Ten Commandments mural and other quotes throughout the jail from former presidents, founding fathers and military leaders were selected by Lucas Thompson, Itasca County jail administrator, who Dasovich said acts as the jail’s construction manager. A number of the other quotes included religious references. “This build was approved and decided long before I was sheriff,” Dasovich said Monday. “Not that I’m against anything that’s up, it’s just that I had no part in that they were up or not.” On Tuesday, Dasovich said it would be an all-or-nothing decision for quote removal. If they are all removed, he said people involved with jail programming, such as programming staff, volunteers and mental health practitioners, will help decide what replaces the quotes.

‘Favoritism toward a religion’

Corrections Deputy Garrett Smith was a guide during last week’s jail tours. Participants asked how long it would be before the county received a complaint about the Ten Commandments during a tour Thursday, April 25. Smith’s response indicated leaders were aware the display would be controversial before its installation. “I imagine it won’t be long, but my boss was like, ‘Well, I’ll put them up until I can’t,’” Smith told the tour attendee. “… And he was like, ‘Well, I’m going to be done in three years, I’m going to put them on there, and we’ll ride it out.’” Neighboring St. Louis County removed a decades-old Ten Commandments plaque from the Hibbing Courthouse in 2018 after a complaint from the Freedom From Religion Foundation, a Wisconsin-based freethought association that advocates for the separation of church and state. St. Louis County Administrator Kevin Gray told the Hibbing Daily Tribune at the time that “laws and norms have developed considerably” since the plaque’s installation. After tips from Grand Rapids community members, including members of the Grand Rapids Area Freethinkers, the foundation sent a letter to Thompson recommending the jail remove the Ten Commandments and any quotes promoting religion. “Constituents — including prisoners — have the right to be free from the government proselytization,” the letter said. “Prisoners do not shed their rights by virtue of being in prison.” Chris Line, a staff attorney for Freedom From Religion Foundation, said displaying the Ten Commandments shows clear favoritism toward a religion. “It’s trying to impose potentially those views onto people that may not subscribe to them,” he said in a Monday phone interview. “… Everyone participating or having to deal with our government should feel like an equal citizen. Their government should take no position with regard to religion. It should neither favor nor go after religion. It should be completely neutral.” There’s been an increased effort to get religion into government and schools in the past few years, Line said. He thinks those advocates believe there’s an opportunity to tear down the separation of church and state with the current U.S. Supreme Court. “What we’re seeing is people knowing that something is illegal or has been and it has been ruled by the Supreme Court and thinking, ‘Well, worst case scenario, maybe we’ll have to take it down. But best-case scenario, maybe we’ll go up to the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court will say, ‘Hey, we’re going to change the law and get rid of decades of precedent,’” Line said.

Avoiding litigation

Dasovich said the county does not intend to enter litigation regarding the displays, but he did state he thinks they would win if the case were before the Supreme Court. If the county were to be sued for the display, there wouldn’t be notable liability or damages. But that doesn’t mean there’d be no consequences. “The way it’s structured, in order to incentivize and allow us to defend our rights, is if we were to have to sue over the Ten Commandments and win in court, then the government [in this instance, Itasca County] will have to pay our legal fees,” Line said. These types of cases can drag out of years, Line said, and the fees can end up costing municipalities hundreds of thousands of dollars. While he doesn’t recall a specific ruling regarding religious messages in jails, Line said the legal analysis would be similar to a courthouse display. “It’s actually more coercive because a lot of people have to go to the courthouse to deal with state business or something, but if you’re in jail or prison, you have to be there,” he said. “It’s the ultimate captive audience.” Dasovich said a data request about the cost of the displays was filed, but he’s not sure how quickly it will be filled because of the scope of the project. “My No. 1 priority is getting inmates in there,” he said. Requests for comment from Thompson were not returned as of Tuesday afternoon.

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