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Davis jail incidents lead to riot charges

FARMINGTON — Four men were charged on Friday with gang-related rioting after incidents in February at Davis County Jail.

Ted R. Barker

Ted R. Barker, 51, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, of heart problems. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Lindquist’s North Ogden Mortuary, 2140 N. Washington Blvd. Friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the mortuary. In accordance with Ted’s wishes, he will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Utah Law Enforcement Memorial, 5671 S. Redwood Road, No. 19, Taylorsville, UT 84123 or www.utahsfallen.org or to Primary Children’s Medical Center at www.primarychildrens.org. Post condolences at www.lindquistmortuary.com. See the complete obituary in the Standard-Examiner's e-edition.

Jailer demoted for sleeping on job files lawsuit

CHICAGO -- A 71-year-old Cook County, Ill., correctional officer who was demoted from sergeant after allegedly sleeping on the job has responded with a lawsuit alleging that other employees who slept at work weren't punished as severely.

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