In March 2014, Michael Spears, a former Yell County sheriff’s deputy, was involved in an incident at the Yell County Juvenile Detention Center where a 13-year-old boy’s arm was severely fractured. Spears was charged with second-degree battery in July 2015. The incident highlighted the use of excessive force and improper restraint techniques at the facility. Spears denied any wrongdoing, but the charges were filed after a state police investigation. The case brought attention to the treatment of juveniles in detention centers and led to policy changes within the facility.
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