Sheriff’s office working to address issues identified in grant review

Tuesday, September 9 by WJRS Staff

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is working to address issues identified in a recent federal review of a grant awarded through the U.S. Department of Justice. The sheriff’s office received more than $100,000 in federal […]

Fiscal court meeting turns heated; county and sheriff’s office to explore alternatives to fee pooling

Monday, September 8 by Zac Oakes

Discussions at this morning’s fiscal court meeting turned heated between Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston and 2nd District Magistrate Mickey Garner. After the first reading of an ordinance that would transition the sheriff’s office to […]

Sheriff’s Office fee pooling, side-by-side ordinance on agenda for today’s fiscal court meeting

Monday, September 8 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court is set to discuss a fee pooling ordinance for the sheriff’s office and vote on an ordinance allowing side-by-sides on county roads at this morning’s fiscal court meeting. The fiscal […]

Sheriff’s office responded to nearly 600 calls last month

Tuesday, August 19 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office was busy last month, responding to 583 calls for service according to Sheriff Derek Polston. The department made 61 arrests and responded to 11 domestic calls. Deputies also performed 140 […]

Garner discusses stance on fee pooling for sheriff’s office

Monday, August 18 by Zac Oakes

When the Russell County Fiscal Court met last week, and the topic of hazardous duty retirement for sheriff’s deputies arose, 2nd District Magistrate Mickey Garner made his position known. Garner said he would only support […]

Sheriff’s Office seeking public assistance in stolen tractor case

Friday, August 15 by Zac Oakes

Update: The sheriff’s office says the tractor and bush hog were recovered. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance with an investigation into a stolen tractor in an area off West Highway […]

Fiscal court takes step toward transitioning sheriff’s office to fee pool system and hazardous duty retirement

Monday, August 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court took an initial step at this morning’s meeting toward transitioning the county sheriff’s office into a fee pool system. The issue of a fee pool system arose several months ago, […]

Sheriff’s Office addresses audit report, citing clerical error

Monday, August 11 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office cited a clerical error as the culprit of a discrepancy in the latest audit of the sheriff’s office by the Kentucky Auditor’s Office. The audit report indicated a discrepancy of […]

Sheriff’s office makes pair of drug-related weekend arrests

Monday, July 28 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office made a pair of drug-related arrests over the weekend. 23-year-old Bryon Newberry of Russell Springs was arrested just before midnight Friday night and charged with operating a motor vehicle under […]

Sheriff’s Office has busy June

Friday, July 25 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office was busy during the month of June. Deputies responded to 536 calls for service last month, made 50 arrests, and performed 94 traffic stops. The sheriff’s office also performed 674 […]

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Sheriff’s office working to address issues identified in grant review

Fiscal court meeting turns heated; county and sheriff’s office to explore alternatives to fee pooling

Sheriff’s Office fee pooling, side-by-side ordinance on agenda for today’s fiscal court meeting

Sheriff’s office responded to nearly 600 calls last month

Garner discusses stance on fee pooling for sheriff’s office

Sheriff’s Office seeking public assistance in stolen tractor case

Fiscal court takes step toward transitioning sheriff’s office to fee pool system and hazardous duty retirement

Sheriff’s Office addresses audit report, citing clerical error

Sheriff’s office makes pair of drug-related weekend arrests

Sheriff’s Office has busy June

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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