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Sheriff reports 42 inmates and recent traffic enforcement results
Summary
The sheriff reported the county jail population and summarized traffic enforcement from April 4–6, noting 67 citations, 4 DUI arrests, and a range of speeding citations including two cited above 100 mph.
The sheriff reported the county jail population and recent traffic enforcement activity to the commissioners on April 7.
The sheriff reported an inmate count of 42 (38 males, 4 females). He said 38 were held for district court and 4 were being held for municipal court. For the period from April 4 at midnight to April 6 at midnight, the sheriff reported 67 citations issued: 36 for speeding, 6 for suspended or no license, 4 DUI arrests countywide, 3 D‑lights (citation type unclear in transcript), and 21 listed as “other” citations. He said warning notices totaled 35 and tow incidents were 4. The sheriff also said officers recorded speeds ranging from 20 to 29 mph over the limit in 22 cases and two officers reported speeds in excess of 100 mph.
The sheriff thanked residents who report dangerous drivers and urged courteous driving to reduce crashes and injuries. He also noted the department was hiring a correctional officer and had one administrative opening remaining.
