{"id":189412,"date":"2026-03-12T23:57:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T23:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/189412\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T23:57:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T23:57:08","slug":"inmate-uses-sheer-strength-to-twist-and-break-out-of-handcuffs-sheriffs-office-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/189412\/","title":{"rendered":"Inmate uses \u2018sheer strength\u2019 to twist and break out of handcuffs, sheriff\u2019s office says"},"content":{"rendered":"

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) – An inmate used their \u201csheer strength\u201d to twist and break out of handcuffs, according to authorities.<\/p>\n

The Martin County Sheriff\u2019s Office posted photos of the broken handcuffs on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"AnAn inmate used their “sheer strength” to break out of handcuffs, according to authorities.(Martin County Sheriff’s Office)<\/p>\n

Authorities said the handcuffs were completely twisted and broken by an inmate \u201cexperiencing significant mental health issues.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe inmate was able to force one cuff off through sheer strength and unpredictability,\u201d the post said.<\/p>\n

Authorities said the inmate was \u201csafely restrained\u201d and no one was injured.<\/p>\n

The Martin County Sheriff\u2019s Office said it shared the photos to show \u201cthe side of corrections work the public rarely sees.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cInside a jail, situations can escalate in seconds. Deputies must respond to individuals who may be in crisis or combative, all while maintaining safety and control,\u201d the sheriff\u2019s office said.<\/p>\n

The Martin County Sheriff\u2019s Office said it is \u201cproud of the professionalism our deputies demonstrate every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

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