Jail guard accused of using excessive force on inmates

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A guard at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center was arrested after investigators say she used excessive force against two inmates, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

Latasha McClendon, 52, is charged with two counts of third-degree assault and battery and misconduct in office.

Authorities say the incident occurred on October 26, around 8:55 p.m., when McClendon got into a verbal dispute with an inmate…

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