Russell County Jailer Reports October Average Daily Population of 82

Monday, November 9 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Detention Center housed an average of 82 inmates per day during October and generated more than $64,000 through various programs and revenue sources. Jailer Bobby Dunbar presented the monthly totals during Monday […]

State Police Arrest Casey County Deputy Jailer on Charges Involving Inmate

Thursday, September 24 by WJRS Staff

A Casey County deputy jailer has been charged following an allegation involving a female inmate. According to an arrest citation, 28-year-old Samuel Chance Phillips of Kings Mountain was working at the Casey County Detention Center […]

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 […]

Dunbar announces he plans to seek another term as Russell County Jailer

Wednesday, October 15 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar is planning to seek a 5th term as county jailer. Dunbar, who has served as Russell County Jailer for 15 years, was a guest on Community Conversation on WJRS recently […]

Lawsuit filed against jailer, others in case of inmate neglect

Tuesday, November 26 by Zac Oakes

A lawsuit has been filed against Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar and other jail employees regarding the neglect of an inmate earlier this year. Dunbar is listed individually as a defendant, along with 5 unnamed […]

New sheriff, jailer in Adair County sworn-in

Thursday, September 26 by Zac Oakes

Two new county officials were sworn-in Tuesday night in Adair County. Jamie Richard was sworn-in as the next Adair County Sheriff, and Buddy Powell was sworn-in as the next Adair County Jailer. Richard currently serves […]

Jailer Dunbar provides county leaders with detention center report

Thursday, May 11 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Fiscal Court met earlier this week for their regular meeting for the month of May. Today, we hear from Jailer Bobby Dunbar, who provides a report on the local detention center…

Wayne County Deputy Jailer arrested

Friday, July 16 by Zac Oakes

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 […]

Dunbar wins Jailer of the Year award

Thursday, June 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar was named 2021 Jailer of the Year by the Kentucky Jailers Association Wednesday night. Dunbar was presented the award at a ceremony attended by family and friends. This makes the […]

Adair County Jailer resigns

Friday, May 14 by Zac Oakes

Adair County Jailer Joey White submitted his resignation to the Adair County Judge-Executive on Monday. White cited concerns about funding at the jail and issues with low pay rates of jail staff, along with personal […]

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Russell County Jailer Reports October Average Daily Population of 82

State Police Arrest Casey County Deputy Jailer on Charges Involving Inmate

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

Dunbar announces he plans to seek another term as Russell County Jailer

Lawsuit filed against jailer, others in case of inmate neglect

New sheriff, jailer in Adair County sworn-in

Jailer Dunbar provides county leaders with detention center report

Wayne County Deputy Jailer arrested

Dunbar wins Jailer of the Year award

Adair County Jailer resigns

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