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Sheriff's office reports 36 inmates; introduces new corrections officer after glider crash response
Summary
The McPherson County jail reported 36 inmates (30 male, 6 female), 19 arrests in the prior week, and described emergency response to a glider crash near Galva. The sheriff introduced Tim Bergram as the newest correctional officer.
The McPherson County Sheriff’s Office told the commission March 3 that the county jail held 36 inmates — 30 males and 6 females — with 32 being held for district court and 4 for municipal court. The department reported 19 arrests for the week.
The sheriff’s representative said the major incident over the weekend was a small glider crash near Galva involving a 27-year-old man who sustained some injuries and is expected to survive.
As part of the report the sheriff introduced Tim Bergram as the jail’s newest correctional officer. The sheriff said Bergram is known locally, has served in roles including county coroner and earlier served with the Lindsberg Police Department beginning in 1985; the sheriff called him a “great addition.” Tim Bergram spoke briefly and was welcomed by commissioners.
Why it matters: jail population and staffing levels affect detention operations and public safety; introducing new staff is a personnel matter the commission records.
Ending: No formal actions were taken on the jail report; commissioners acknowledged the update and the new hire.
