MDC announces intention to prevent more accidental discharges

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — The Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) said it will do more to prevent inmates from being released by mistake.

The announcement comes after the jail inadvertently released Desiree Sanchez , making her the third inmate accidentally released this month. MDC said an internal investigation is underway to determine what happened.

The jail said it will add an extra layer of human review to ensure its intake and discharge processes are accurate

Authorities are asking people to contact law enforcement if they have any knowledge of Sanchez’s whereabouts.

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