Attempted riot halted at Todd County Jail

ELKTON, Ky. (WEKT) – Three inmates are now facing added jail time after an attempted riot in the Todd County Jail on Tuesday.

According to WEKT, jailer Jeff Penick stated the incident began around 11 p.m. Tuesday when the three inmates started “acting out” and caught a trash can on fire.

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WEKT reports a door in the facility was also damaged.

The inmates were reportedly “calmed down” by authorities shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday. No injuries were reported.

The entire jail staff and the Simpson County Jail Correctional Emergency Response Team responded to the scene.

The Elkton Police Department, along with the Todd County Sheriff’s Office, also provided added perimeter security during the incident and subsequent investigation.

The inmates will receive Department of Corrections write ups, which Penick stated will add significant time to their jail sentence.

Two of the inmates have been relocated to another facility.