Jailer Dunbar Reports 93 Inmates, More Than $88,000 in Housing Payments Received

Monday, August 10 by WJRS Staff

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar updated fiscal court members Monday on the latest inmate numbers and revenue at the Russell County Detention Center. Dunbar said the jail had an average daily population of 85 inmates […]

Inmates who escaped, including one from Russell County, apprehended

Monday, November 11 by Zac Oakes

Two inmates who escaped from Blackburn Correctional Complex, in Lexington last week, one of whom was from Russell County, were captured over the weekend. 38-year-old Adam Ball, from Russell County, was apprehended Friday night and […]

Four Clinton County inmates charged after investigation finds drugs in jail

Friday, October 18 by Zac Oakes

Four Clinton County inmates are facing new charges after a joint investigation by the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office and the Clinton County Jail. The jailer and two deputies searched one of the cells at the […]

Three Casey County inmates seriously hurt by dog at animal shelter

Wednesday, August 23 by Zac Oakes

Three Casey County inmates were seriously hurt Tuesday morning after they were attacked by a dog at an animal shelter they were at while on work release. According to Liberty Police, the three female inmates […]

Two female inmates escape in Casey County

Thursday, December 1 by Derek Aaron

Two female inmates escaped early this morning from unlocked doors in a work center in neighboring Casey County. The Casey County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the two inmates who escaped at 4:20 a.m. local […]

Adair Co. jail discusses possible closure, inmates could be taken to Russell County

Thursday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

The Adair County Fiscal Court has discussed the possibility of closing the Adair County Regional Jail, and while it seems that the jail will stay open for now, Adair County inmates would likely be housed […]

RCDC COVID outbreak: 31 inmates now positive

Friday, February 12 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar said there are now 31 inmates at Russell County Detention Center who have tested positive for COVID-19. 12 other inmates in the facility have been exposed. Dunbar said one staff […]

COVID-19 hits Russell County Detention Center; 22 inmates tested positive

Saturday, February 6 by Zac Oakes

COVID-19 has hit Russell County Detention Center, Jailer Bobby Dunbar told WJRS News, as 22 inmates have tested positive for the virus and several others have been exposed as of Friday night. No staff members […]

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Jailer Dunbar Reports 93 Inmates, More Than $88,000 in Housing Payments Received

Inmates who escaped, including one from Russell County, apprehended

Four Clinton County inmates charged after investigation finds drugs in jail

Three Casey County inmates seriously hurt by dog at animal shelter

Two female inmates escape in Casey County

Adair Co. jail discusses possible closure, inmates could be taken to Russell County

RCDC COVID outbreak: 31 inmates now positive

COVID-19 hits Russell County Detention Center; 22 inmates tested positive

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown