Wells County sheriff reports inmate counts, facility upgrades and hiring timeline

Feb 22, 2026

Sheriff Holliday reported 80 inmates, distributed the June jail/officer and commissary reports, and outlined facility work: the courthouse x-ray unit is aging and under review; a padded cell restoration cost $40,000 funded from LIT Public Safety funds; deputy hiring is progressing with next academy training in January 2025.

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Wells County Sheriff Holliday reported to the council July 2 that the jail held 80 inmates and provided monthly operational reports and activity logs to council members.

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