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Inmate found with loaded handgun

Police chief says department reviewing procedures

Anderson Police Department - File Photo
Anderson Police Department - File Photo
Lee Rogers

Anderson Police Chief Jim Stewart says a thorough investigation is underway into how a suspect was placed in a holding cell at the city jail with a loaded nine millimeter handgun hidden in his jeans.

The Chief says Jasmine Burris was brought in for trespassing, then resisting arrest from a vacant house on Salem Street Sunday.


The gun wasn't discovered until Monday morning when he was moved form the holding cell to the booking area and given a routine pat down search. Burris now faces unlawful firearms charges.

Chief Stewart says, “This could have been a dangerous situation for all involved and the department is reviewing procedure and policy along with increased training to ensure this situation does not occur in the future.”

Police chief says department reviewing procedures