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Alachua County's Interim Jail Director suspended

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Captain Norman Adkins has been placed on administrative suspension pending the results of an active internal investigation. Captain Adkins was named as the Interim Jail Director on May 8, 2011, after former Director Robert Woody announced his resignation in April in order to accept a position as the Deputy Secretary with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) in Tallahassee. Captain Adkins has been employed since October 10, 1988.

Effective Monday June 27, 2011 Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Division Captain Charles Lee will assume the duties of Interim Director of the Department of Jail. Captain Lee has been employed since June 21, 1983. Captain Lee served as Interim Jail Director and Deputy Director from August 15, 2007 to November 8, 2008. Captain Lee brings over 28 years of experience with him and a seamless transition is expected.

Uniform Patrol Lieutenant Bella Blizzard has been assigned as Acting Captain to fulfill the duties of Captain Lee during this assignment.
A permanent Director is expected to be named at a later date.

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