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Sheriff reports 60 people released from jail in three weeks

Karen Peterson
Lake County Undersheriff Ben Woods and Sheriff Don Bell stand outside the Lake County Courthouse where the jail is located. The two law enforcement officers developed an overflow document, posted on Facebook, to show the community how many people are released from jail each week due to a lack of space within the jail.

Karen Peterson
Jail cells are located behind metal doors, down a long hallway. Sheriff Bell says the layout is inefficient.

Karen Peterson
A sign at the entrance to the jail reminds people to wait for detention staff before proceeding.

Nicole Tavenner
The Lake County Jail is at capacity with 46 people, but Sheriff Don Bell makes room for violent offenders.

Nicole Tavenner

Nicole Tavenner

Nicole Tavenner

Nicole Tavenner
Issue Date: 1/10/2018
Last Updated: 1/8/2018 6:44:44 PM |
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Karen Greene
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