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Fulton County Jail security breaches found
There was increased security at the Fulton County Jail as deputies discovered several holes in fencing.
ATLANTA - The Fulton County Jail increased security on Friday after finding several holes in the fencing.
According to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, deputies performing a route perimeter security check around 2 p.m. discovered three holes in the fence
The sheriff’s office says a breach was also discovered on the fifth floor window, which had been recently repaired.
FOX 5 News spotted an increase in security in front of the jail around 6 p.m.
One of the breaches in security found during a routine sweep at the Fulton County Jail on June 2, 2023. (Fulton County Sheriff's Office) One of the breaches in security found during a routine sweep at the Fulton County Jail on June 2, 2023. (Fulton County Sheriff's Office) One of the breaches in security found during a routine sweep at the Fulton County Jail on June 2, 2023. (Fulton County Sheriff's Office) One of the breaches in security found during a routine sweep at the Fulton County Jail on June 2, 2023. (Fulton County Sheriff's Office) Deputies began a security count of all inmates in the jail. As of 7:14 p.m., all inmates were accounted for and present.
The sheriff’s office says there was no danger to the public.
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Repairs are underway.