Sheriff’s Office working cattle theft case
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is working a theft case in which 20 feeder cattle were stolen from a farm. The sheriff’s office said the theft occurred at the Kermit Burton Farm at 202 Old […]
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Sheriff’s Office responded to nearly 400 calls last month
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office responded to nearly 400 calls for service last month. In November, the sheriff’s office made 56 arrests, responded to 5 domestic calls, performed nearly 30 traffic stops, and worked more […]
Sheriff’s Office arrests two men following traffic stop
Two men were arrested following a traffic stop off Highway 80 Saturday night. The individuals arrested were 30-year-old David Villegas and 21-year-old Buitrago Bermudez, both of Texas. Deputy Tyler Pearson conducted a traffic stop on […]
Sheriff’s Office adds new deputy
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office added a new deputy yesterday. Deputy Tyler Pearson was sworn-in as the newest member of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office yesterday by Sheriff Derek Polston. Pearson previously served as a […]
Sheriff’s office searching for suspects in burglary case
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two suspects in a recent burglary case. The sheriff’s office said they are looking for 38-year-old Ricky Franklin and 40-year-old Nicole Edwards in connection with the burglary. […]
Sheriff’s Office sees notable uptick in calls last month
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office saw a notable increase in calls for service last month. Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston said the sheriff’s office responded to more than 400 calls for service during the month […]
Pulaski Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teen
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teenager who was reportedly last seen Monday. The sheriff’s office said Stela Patel was last seen Monday morning when she dropped her brother off at […]
Examining cost of hazardous duty retirement for sheriff’s deputies
With recent discussions in county government about hazardous duty retirement for deputies with the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, the question has been raised of how much implementing that change would cost the county. The county […]
Sheriff’s Office responded to nearly 400 calls last month
Last month was busy for the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, as deputies responded to nearly 400 calls for service. The sheriff’s office reported 388 calls for service last month, not including in-office calls or walk-ins, […]
Clinton County Fiscal Court denies extra funding for sheriff’s office again
Around two months ago, we reported on WJRS News about controversy brewing in neighboring Clinton County about the county’s fiscal court opting not to renew extra funding that had been provided for the Clinton County […]