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Polk County district attorney reports rising arrests, backlog shrinkage and requests workshop
Summary
District Attorney Shelley told commissioners the office recorded 2,630 reportable arrests in 2025 (a 22% increase), described a prior backlog reduced from roughly 2,000 to about 700 outstanding cases, and requested a commissioners' workshop to consider personnel and use of Senate Bill 22 funds to retain staff.
District Attorney Shelley updated Polk County commissioners on the criminal department27s caseload and staffing, saying the office recorded 2,630 reportable arrests in 2025, representing a 22% increase over the prior comparative period.
Shelley said the office inherited a backlog when she took office and that staff have worked to clear it. "When I started 01/01/2023, we had…
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