Detention Officer Pleads Guilty to Abuse | Lexington News

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

A former detention officer in Shelby County, Ladonis Mayfield, is facing prison time after pleading guilty to horrific abuse of an inmate under his care — including two counts of third-degree sodomy and official misconduct. The assaults occurred twice in one day while he was on duty, shattering the trust meant to be upheld in correctional facilities. Mayfield could face up to three years in prison, mandatory sex offender treatment, five years of supervised release, and lifelong registration as a sex offender. His sentencing is set for October 26th — a stark warning about the consequences when…