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Warden reports Fayette County jail population at 236, lists out‑of‑county and federal placements
Summary
Warden John Lenkey told the Jail Board the facility held 236 inmates on Feb. 25, 2026, and itemized transfers and placements, including 14 federal inmates counted in the total.
Warden John Lenkey reported that "As of today, there are a total of 236 inmates, with 178 males and 58 females." He provided a breakdown of out-of-county and facility placements: three males and one female at Torrence; one male and two females at Washington (and four males and three females here from Washington); one male at Green; one male juvenile at SCI Pine Grove; one male juvenile at Lawrence County; and 14 male federal inmates, all included in the overall count.
Lenkey's report gives commissioners a snapshot of bed use and off‑site placements that the county is managing. The board did not take additional action on the population report during the meeting; the item was presented for information and operational planning.
