Investigation underway at Augusta jail over missed meals

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An investigation is underway at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center due to some inmates not receiving meals.

Officials say the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office received a Facebook message from a concerned parent who stated their child, who is an inmate at the jail, had missed a meal.

The sheriff’s office says supervisors reviewed surveillance footage, which determined that due to a mix-up involving meal swaps, a few inmates received a second meal.

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As a result, three inmates were left without a tray, according to officials.

The sheriff’s office stated the officer responsible for the swap called for three extra meals, which were delivered to the inmates within an hour of the swap.

According to officials, it could not be verified through video whether those trays were distributed to the correct individuals. Because of this, the on-duty captain issued a new meal to the entire pod of 28 inmates.

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The sheriff’s office says they are now reviewing internal policies and procedures regarding meal distribution — specifically inmate positioning during meal service — to ensure every inmate receives the correct tray and no extra meals are mistakenly handed out.

“We take the care and well-being of those in our custody seriously. Every concern brought to our attention is reviewed thoroughly. While many complaints prove to be unfounded, we know we’re not perfect—and when we discover a mistake, we work quickly to correct it. We appreciate the public’s willingness to bring issues to our attention, and we welcome calls or private messages through our Facebook page at any time,” said Sheriff Gino Brantley in a statement.