Madison County Jail Responds to Video of Deputy Assaulting Inmate

Officials say the deputy's actions were unacceptable and not in line with jail standards.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:50am

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Officials with the Madison County Detention Center in Kentucky have responded to a leaked video showing a deputy jailer punching an inmate multiple times. The incident occurred on March 19th when deputies were supposed to retrieve the inmate's bedding. The deputy involved, who had been on the job for less than three months, resigned in lieu of termination, and another deputy was fired for failing to intervene. Jail officials said the actions were 'well below' jail standards and totally against their training, though the inmate was not seriously injured. The investigation has now been turned over to Kentucky State Police to determine if criminal charges will be filed.

Why it matters

This incident raises concerns about use of force and accountability within the Madison County jail system. Jail officials have emphasized that the actions were unacceptable and not representative of their training and standards, but the public release of the video footage suggests there may be ongoing issues that need to be addressed.

The details

In the video circulating on social media, a deputy is seen punching an inmate multiple times before the inmate falls to the ground. Jailer Larry Brock said the deputy had been on the job for less than three months, and called his actions and those of another guard present 'well below' jail standards. Major Dwight Hall said the incident was 'totally against everything we train our officers to do.' Jail officials said another deputy did remove the officer from the building, but both deputies still violated their duties. They said this was not a lack of training, as their staff completes over 130 hours of training per year, far above the 24 hours required by the state.

  • The incident occurred on March 19, 2026.
  • The deputy involved resigned in place of termination the following week.

The players

Larry Brock

The jailer of the Madison County Detention Center.

Dwight Hall

The major at the Madison County Detention Center.

Kentucky State Police

The state law enforcement agency that is now investigating the incident to determine if criminal charges will be filed.

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What they’re saying

“You're trained, you got to intervene, and you're trained, you know, you don't abuse people.”

— Larry Brock, Jailer

“It's not what we stand for, it's not a level of professionalism, it's not what the public expects from us as public servants. It is totally against everything we train our officers to do.”

— Dwight Hall, Major

“Thankfully, the inmate wasn't injured in any significant way. So, you know, we're grateful for that, but it wasn't justified what was done there.”

— Larry Brock, Jailer

“In my opinion, there's a criminal element there. I turned over all the video footage to them so they can do their due process with the investigation.”

— Dwight Hall, Major

What’s next

Kentucky State Police will determine whether criminal charges will be filed against the deputy involved in the incident.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for continued training, accountability, and oversight within the Madison County jail system to ensure the proper use of force and protect the rights and wellbeing of inmates. The public release of the video footage suggests there may be ongoing issues that require further investigation and reform.