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Sheriff and ambulance quarterly reports highlight jail population and rising transfer workload

Yankton County Commission · April 21, 2026
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Summary

Sheriff and ambulance presenters reported average jail population near 106, continued reliance on holding out-of-county and U.S. Marshals inmates, and a 52% increase in ambulance transfer volume that improved revenue; commissioners approved both reports.

At the April 21 meeting the sheriff and ambulance service presented first-quarter operational reports that highlighted jail population dynamics and a substantial increase in ambulance transfer work.

Sheriff Preston said the jail's average daily population for Jan. 1–April 21 was 105.6, with capacity approaching about 120. He said roughly 69% of inmate days were…

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