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RCSO Deputy Pierce graduates from police academy

Deputy Jared Pierce of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office graduated Thursday from the Department of Criminal Justice Training- Basic Recruit Academy in Richmond. Deputy Pierce will now return to the sheriff’s office and resume his […]

Deputy Meyer receives Governor’s Award

Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Corey Meyer recently received the 2021 Governor’s Award for Occupant Protection Enforcement. The award is given to officers who are vigilant in areas of child safety seat violations and seat belt […]

Wayne County Deputy Jailer arrested

A Wayne County Deputy Jailer has been arrested for bringing contraband to inmates. At approximately 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jonathan Thacker, 35, of Whitley City, was arrested at the Monticello Police Department on a warrant obtained […]

Sheriff’s Deputy Meyer graduates from training

Russell County Sheriff’s Deputy Corey Meyer graduated from the Department of Criminal Justice Training Basic Training Class. Meyer is one of 28 graduates from the class state-wide. “I want to congratulate Deputy Corey Meyer for […]

New Deputy Sworn in with Sheriff’s Office

Jared Pierce was sworn in as a new Deputy Sheriff on Thursday at the Russell County Courthouse. Sheriff Derek Polston said Pierce is welcome addition… The Sheriff also had a quick note regarding the payment […]

Sheriff’s Office Swears in New Deputy

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston officially swore in Corey Meyer as a new deputy sheriff with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday. Meyer has worked as a court security deputy at the Russell County Judicial […]