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Resident urges independent oversight of jail health services amid allegations of drugs and overdoses

3847746 · June 17, 2025
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A resident told the Harnett County Board of Commissioners on June 16 that planned expansion of health services tied to the detention center should have independent oversight separate from the sheriff’s office, citing alleged past overdoses and drug access inside the jail.

HARNETT COUNTY — During the June 16 public comment period, Alan Longman urged the county to ensure proposed expansion of health services related to the detention center is governed independently from the sheriff’s office and called for financial and operational oversight.

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