Sheriff’s office responded to more than 400 calls last month

Friday, March 14 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 400 calls for service last month. Sheriff Derek Polston reported 426 calls for service in February. That’s a higher-than-normal call volume for February for the sheriff’s […]

Sheriff’s office releases January activity report

Thursday, February 13 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released its activity report for January. In the first month of 2025, the sheriff’s office responded to more than 500 calls for service. That is up significantly from last January, […]

Sheriff’s Office turns over more than $42,000 in excess fees to fiscal court

Wednesday, February 12 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office announced this week that it is turning over more than $42,000 in excess fees to the fiscal court as part of the sheriff’s final fee settlement. Sheriff Derek Polston said […]

Sheriff’s office investigating vandalism at Lakewood Country Club

Monday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a criminal mischief complaint at Lakewood Country Club. The sheriff’s office said someone damaged a water pump at the golf course over the weekend, causing several thousand dollars […]

Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 500 calls in December

Friday, January 17 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 500 calls in the month of December. Sheriff Derek Polston reported 505 calls for service last month, made 47 arrests, and performed 95 traffic stops. Sheriff’s […]

Sheriff’s Office announces update in burglary case

Tuesday, January 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office released an update in the ongoing investigation into a break-in at a home under construction in the Esto community. The sheriff’s office located the vehicle believed to be involved in […]

Sheriff’s Office investigating break-in at home under construction in Esto

Monday, January 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at a home under construction in the Esto community. Sheriff Derek Polston said at least two individuals were involved in the break-in, and a third individual […]

New deputy joins sheriff’s office

Friday, January 3 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has a new deputy. Deputy Chris Tweedy has joined the sheriff’s office. Tweedy has experience working in other surrounding counties. He’s worked for the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, Adair County […]

Sheriff’s Office continuing to investigate cattle theft case

Friday, December 27 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate a recent case involving the theft of several cattle from a farm on Old Sano Road. The sheriff’s office said the theft occurred at the Kermit […]

Sheriff’s office seeking public’s assistance following Christmas night pursuit

Thursday, December 26 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a vehicle pursuit last night that started near Wolf Creek Dam and ended in Clinton County. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said Deputy Tyler Pearson attempted to […]

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Sheriff’s office responded to more than 400 calls last month

Sheriff’s office releases January activity report

Sheriff’s Office turns over more than $42,000 in excess fees to fiscal court

Sheriff’s office investigating vandalism at Lakewood Country Club

Sheriff’s Office responded to more than 500 calls in December

Sheriff’s Office announces update in burglary case

Sheriff’s Office investigating break-in at home under construction in Esto

New deputy joins sheriff’s office

Sheriff’s Office continuing to investigate cattle theft case

Sheriff’s office seeking public’s assistance following Christmas night pursuit

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Obituaries

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