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Jail Finds Shank on Disabled Inmate, Adds Felony Charge

6/3/2026

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Jail staff discovered a six-inch metal and medical-tape shank on Jose Medina Thursday, prompting the State’s Attorney to add a felony contraband charge on Friday.
Public defender Julie Koehler said Medina suffers seizures, walks with a limp, lacks part of his brain and cannot read or write.
A building engineer identified Medina by his limp after video captured him in the lobby waiting for an elevator without a mask.

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Jail staff discovered a six-inch metal and medical-tape shank on Jose Medina Thursday, prompting the State’s Attorney to add a felony contraband charge on Friday.
Public defender Julie Koehler said Medina suffers seizures, walks with a limp, lacks part of his brain and cannot read or write.
A building engineer identified Medina by his limp after video captured him in the lobby waiting for an elevator without a mask.