St. Louis City Justice Center

The guard was treated for injuries to his face. The investigation is ongoing.

An unidentified man in his 50s was pronounced dead Tuesday night at a local hospital after suffering a medical emergency at the jail, police say.

In 2022, Jessica Hicklin left prison with a fully operational tech company that she founded while she was there. Unlocked Labs is now available in prisons in five states and recently came to the St. Louis City Justice Center.

Understaffing, outdated facilities and poor management have led to filthy conditions for detainees in St. Louis.

After less than a year, Alfred Montgomery faces removal efforts, controversies and multiple lawsuits. But he came in with big goals for the St. Louis sheriff’s office.

In a Tuesday order, Circuit Judge Joan L. Moriarty cited a lack of staff at the City Justice Center — and subsequent reductions in detainee services — as reasons to require Sheriff Alfred Montgomery's office to immediately provide transportation to external medical providers.

The nonprofit behind the technology hopes to expand its reach further.

Mayor Cara Spencer said she is shocked that Montgomery would float taking over the city’s jail while he doesn’t fulfill the debated duties of his office.

Following an hourslong hearing, Sheriff Alfred Montgomery said his office should take over the City Justice Center in order to provide detainees with improved medical care.

Hayward’s first day as the commissioner of corrections at the St. Louis City Justice Center was Sept. 16. The New Jersey native spent over 32 years at the county jail and says he has an open door policy for activists.