Sheriff reports jail census, DHS funds release and staffing updates

Aug 26, 2026

Sheriff Hardesty told the board the jail held 17 people (five for other counties), said Homeland Security is releasing approximately $13,000 from a prior drug case to Richardson County, and reported two academy graduates are now on full‑time duty and that deputies presented safety programs to local schools.

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Sheriff Hardesty updated the Richardson County Board on routine operations at the Law Enforcement Center, reporting 17 people in custody with five being held for other counties. He notified the board that the Department of Homeland Security will release about $13,000 in funds confiscated in a prior drug case to Richardson County.

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