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Man turns himself in at RCDC on Wayne County warrant

A man turned himself in to the Russell County Detention Center Monday morning on a Wayne County warrant for a child abuse charge. 26-year-old Jacob Sumpter turned himself in to the Russell County Detention Center […]

RCDC Litter Patrol finds rifle off Highway 619

The Russell County Detention Center Litter Patrol found a rifle along Highway 619 while picking up litter yesterday. Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar said the gun was lot loaded and gave WJRS News a breakdown […]

RCDC litter patrol making a difference

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russell County Detention Center was no longer able to let certain inmates out to pick up litter along county roads. Russell County Jailer Bobby Dunbar got approval […]

RCDC COVID outbreak: 31 inmates now positive

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 […]