Tag: Mark Harrell

Mark Harrell, sheriff who went to war with county commission over jail conditions, wins runoff election

Mark Harrell, the Autuaga County Sheriff who made headlines by clearing out the county jail over health concerns with the building, emerged from Tuesday’s primary as the winner of the Republican primary runoff, regaining his position.

Autauga County Sheriff sues County Commission over staffing one year after evacuating jail due to health concerns

Autauga County Sheriff Mark Harrell recently released a statement that he had filed suit against the county commission, alleging a refusal to address mold and other issues he believes to be a public health crisis, nearly one year after evacuating the building over concerns.