Photos: Men’s Central Jail

Sheriff’s Deputy Stephen Vasquez points out changes to the food tray windows to prevent prisoners from throwing waste at deputies. Inmates sometimes mix the waste with fruit jelly so there’s a better chance that it will stick to their target.   (Christina House / For The Times)

Sheriff’s Deputy Stephen Vasquez, left, viewed through a food slot, was attacked on his first day in the cellblock. The prisoner charged with throwing waste at Vasquez faces up to four years in prison if he is convicted of the assault.   (Christina House / For The Times)