David Rugaber

News Release – Milwaukee County Board Approves New Body Scanner and K-9 Unit to Increase Safety at Jail

Milwaukee Jail Has Drug Smuggling Problem

Synthetic narcotics are smuggled in, causing overdoses and even deaths.

Two Key Issues Driving County’s Poor Budget Picture

County projects to have $47 million deficit in 2026, but it already faces a 2025 deficit.

Church Finds Transportation For Newly Released Inmates

Invisible Reality Ministries helps incarcerated people return to community.

Corrections Center Had 55% Employee Turnover Rate in 2022

Number of assaults and fights fell in 2022.

Pandemic Lockdown Caused Problems At Correctional Facility

Report shows disruptive conduct, medical emergencies, altercations increased at CRC.

House of Correction Changing Name

Crowley wants to better reflect its mission with new name: Community Reintegration Center.

County Jail Visits Remain Elusive Goal

Committee rejects report with cost estimates on video, in-person visitations at jail, House of Correction.

No New Infections at House of Correction

In April had outbreak with 105 cases of COVID-19. Latest testing shows no new cases.