Sheriff bans Joe Morrissey from Henrico jail over an incident with children
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Virginia State Senator Joe Morrissey (D - Richmond) has been banned from the Henrico jail facilities for 90 days after an incident involving his children, according to Henrico Sheriff Alisa Gregory.
The situation unfolded Saturday morning, January 28, when Morrissey left "three young children" unattended in the Jail West lobby while he and an associate met with a person who was in custody, according to Gregory.
"On multiple occasions during the visit, deputies and other members of the Sheriff’s Office staff attempted to resolve the situation amicably by advising Mr. Morrissey that minor children always must be accompanied by an adult at our jail facilities, including the lobby and parking lot. This policy ensures the safety and security of the minors as well as members of our staff, visitors, and others," Gregory said in a statement about the incident. "Despite our staff’s efforts, Mr. Morrissey refused repeated requests to comply and eventually became verbally abusive, made threatening remarks, and acted in an aggressive manner to a lieutenant."
