Sumner County inmates released early due to COVID-19 precautions

Posted: Mar 27, 2020 / 09:07 PM CDT / Updated: Mar 27, 2020 / 10:00 PM CDT

SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — As of Friday evening, 37 inmates have been released early from Sumner County Jail amid COVID-19 precautions.

These inmates were serving time for non-violent crimes and were near the end of their sentence.

It’s unclear if any other inmates will be released, however, none have tested positive for COVID-19 at this time.

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