FORSYTH, Ga. — A spokeswoman for the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said a group of jail inmates rioted when they were given a sandwich instead of their usual hot meal.
Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Allison Selman-Willis said eight inmates are charged in last weekend's riot, which she said involved them throwing food trays and yelling. She said the disturbance lasted for about an hour.
Selman-Willis said the jail contracts with the state Department of Corrections for meals, which are trucked in.
She said a strap in the truck broke, causing the meals to spill, and the jail staff decided to provide the inmates with sandwiches.
Selman Willis said inmate Eugene Springer is charged with inciting a riot and seven others are charged with destruction. No serious injuries were reported.
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