Alabama authorities have arrested two Montgomery County Youth detention officers with sexually assaulting inmates at the facility.
Kentavious Miller, 32, was recently arrested by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for first-degree sexual abuse, according to a report by AL.com. The incident, involving a 14-year-old boy, occurred between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on a Sunday.
Additionally, Labradford Jamell Armistad, 35, was charged with seven counts of first-degree sodomy by the sheriff’s office on Saturday. The charges relate to the sexual assault of a minor under the custody of a corrections officer.
It’s not clear if the arrests involve the same boy, but Sherif Derrick Cunningham has scheduled a news conference for Monday to discuss the arrests.
Assistant Chief Deputy Wesley Richerson emphasized the commitment of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to thoroughly investigate and prosecute individuals who misuse their authority to cause harm to those under their care. Richerson commended the dedication and skill of the investigative team working on this case.
No further information was released.
