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Sheriff’s Office makes drug trafficking arrest

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said his office continues to combat drug trafficking in the community. That continued with the arrest of a Casey County woman Thursday afternoon on multiple drug trafficking charges. 53-year-old Patrica […]

Sheriff’s Office warns of scam

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said multiple citizens have contacted the sheriff’s office regarding a scam in which someone claims that local law enforcement has a warrant for their arrest. Polston advises people to hang […]

Sheriff’s Office arrests two on multiple charges

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office arrested two individuals on multiple charges just after midnight Friday. Paige Robbins, 30, of Middleburg, was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment first degree, public intoxication of a controlled substance […]

Sheriff’s Office provides update on tax bills

Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston is reminding citizens that haven’t already paid their property tax bills to do so as soon as possible. Polston said that although the courthouse is closed today and tomorrow, the […]

Sheriff’s office arrests several in drug roundup

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office launched “Christmas Jeer #2” Friday morning, resulting in the arrest of several individuals on drug charges. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said the drug roundup began at about 9 a.m. […]

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 […]

Sheriff’s Office arrests five in drug search

Five were arrested as part of a search warrant executed by the Russell County Sheriff’s Office Saturday evening at a residence on Jericho Road. According to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston, a warrant was executed […]