Detention Officer Pleads Guilty to Abuse | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

A former Shelby County detention officer, Ladonis Mayfield, has pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree sodomy and one count of official misconduct after sexually abusing a female inmate under his care — twice in one day. As part of a plea deal, he faces a three-year prison term, mandatory sex offender treatment, five years of supervised release, and lifelong registration as a sex offender. His sentencing is set for October 26th — a sobering reminder of the devastating consequences when trust is betrayed behind bars. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…