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Sheriff reports uptick in calls but lower detention intakes; jail records one COVID-positive detainee

Washington County County Services Committee · January 7, 2026
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Summary

Sheriff Cantrell told the committee patrol calls rose about 10% year-over-year while detention intakes were slightly down; he reported one COVID-positive female in custody with eight exposures who were isolated, and provided current population counts, including 396 pretrial detainees.

Sheriff Cantrell briefed the committee on public-safety and detention trends and answered members' questions about inmate counts and health protocols.

"Our calls for service for our enforcement section are up a little bit and we've seen about a 10% growth year over year," Cantrell said, describing an increase in patrol…

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