Three correctional officers at William Donaldson Correctional Facility in western Jefferson County were arrested this week on misdemeanor charges after they allegedly ignored a warning that Bloods gang members were about to attack an inmate inside the prison. The assault happened anyway, on Oct. 25, though authorities say the inmate was not seriously injured.
Devontay Tashion Jackson, a 30-year-old correctional officer from Calera; Neicko Lestonia White, a 50-year-old correctional officer from Hoover; and Michael Gwayne Underwood, a 30-year-old correctional officer from Center Point, were all arrested on a misdemeanor charge of failure of duty or violation of law by a guard or person in charge of convicts, according to AL.com. All three worked as correctional officers at Donaldson, the outlet reported.
Charging documents say the officers received notice from another corrections officer that Bloods gang members were preparing to assault the inmate, but failed to take reasonable action to protect him. The warning reportedly went unheeded, and the assault took place inside the prison as predicted.
Warrants Came More Than a Week Later
The Jefferson County Bessemer Cutoff District Attorney’s Office issued arrest warrants for the three officers on Nov. 2, more than a week after the alleged assault. Bond for each officer was set at $3,000, per the same account…