The decision came on a unanimous vote at the recommendation of Sheriff Kelly Martinez, who has been under pressure to improve ...

Brandon Yates was arrested for burglary. According to a new lawsuit, he was sexually assaulted and murdered by his cellmate.

Brandon Yates, who suffered from mental health and substance abuse issues, was dead within a day of being arrested for ...

Brandon Yates' family says deputies ignored his pleas for help while he was tortured to death by his cellmate last year.

The lawsuit also states Yates' alleged killer, Alvin Ruis, was known to be violent and sheriff's department policies dictated ...