Crime & Safety
Coronavirus Causes Steep Drop In Allegheny County Jail Population
The jail saw a 30 percent drop in inmates in March, county officials said.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Jail has provided an update on its population amid the coronavirus pandemic.
As of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, there were 1,564 people in the jail, excluding those with holds by the federal government.
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The Allegheny County Jail population on March 1, 2020, was 2,224 inmates. That is a 30 percent decrease.
As of 4:30 p.m. on March 31, 701 inmates have been released since March 16.
