Cells Installed at New Cape Girardeau Co. Jail Addition

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) – The first of many cells were delivered and installed at a new jail addition on Monday, June 24.

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According to Sgt. Cody Windbigler with the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office, the pre-made cells come from a company based in Georgia called SteelCell of North America.

The cells have a total of 320 beds made in different configurations.

He said the cells will arrive by flatbed truck June 24-July 1 and the second group is expected July 9-15.

They were dropped into place by crane.

This article was originally published by Amber Ruch on KFVS12. Visit the television news segment on their website to see live footage of the cell installation.
Published: Jun. 24, 2024 at 12:17 PM EDT|Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 6:24 PM EDT