Marshall County officials will be meeting with representatives from the Indiana Office of Court Services today where an assessment will be done on the county’s pretrial practices.
Continue readingPlymouth Man Arrested on Theft, Corrupt Business Influence Charges
A Plymouth man was arrested on Friday on warrants following an investigation by Indiana Conservation Officers.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Reviews 2020 Commissary Budget with County Council
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel reviewed several programs that are ongoing at the jail and how one program will be sustained in budget projections this year.
Continue readingMarshall County Postpones Jail Ordinance Readings, Asks for More Input
The Marshall County Council would like to hear a recommendation from a committee who’s consulted with more of the players within the justice system in the county before deciding on a possible jail expansion.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Looks at Potential Operating Costs for Proposed Jail Expansion
With all of the discussions being held on how much a proposed jail expansion would cost, Marshall County Council members are analyzing preliminary figures on the operation of the jail pod once it’s built.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Looks at Programs Available to Inmates as Jail Expansion Discussion Continues
As conversations continue concerning the proposed jail expansion, the Marshall County Council looked at what programs are currently available to inmates in terms of rehabilitation efforts.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Continues Discussions on Proposed Jail Expansion
Members of the Marshall County Council came together Monday morning in a two-hour work session to put questions on the table regarding the proposed expansion of the Marshall County Jail.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Put Brakes on Jail Expansion Project
The Marshall County Commissioners made the decision Tuesday morning to stall the proposed jail expansion project.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Votes on Ordinances Pertaining to Jail Expansion Project
More discussion was held by the Marshall County Council Monday morning concerning two ordinances that coincide with the jail expansion project.
Continue readingMarshall County Community Corrections Director Discusses Services in Jail Informational Meeting
The Marshall County Council members held a jail information public meeting Monday night where several representatives of law enforcement and the judicial system spoke about their role in the process and how measures are being taken to keep down the jail population to help alleviate a jail overcrowding situation.
Continue readingMarshall County Prosecutor Presents Bond, Judicial Information during Jail Public Meeting
Several law enforcement and judicial members presented information in a public meeting Monday night surrounding a potential expansion project at the Marshall County Jail.
There is a proposal to expand the jail to include additional space to house inmates to help alleviate the current overcrowding situation. A full 320-bed expansion could cost upwards of $19 million, if approved.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Shares Statistics during Jail Information Meeting
A public meeting Monday night allowed several officials who deal with criminal justice and legal aspects of the judicial system to explain information behind the proposed jail expansion project.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Presented with Quality Correctional Care Contract
The Marshall County Commissioners considered a contract with Quality Correctional Care, the company that provides medical services to the inmates in the Marshall County Jail.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Hosts Jail Information Meeting
The Marshall County Commissioners’ room was nearly full Monday night as residents were eager to learn more information behind a proposed jail expansion project that could cost nearly $19 million with the sale of General Obligation bonds.
Continue readingMarshall County Council to Hold Jail Information Meeting Tonight
Members of the public who want more information on the proposed Marshall County Jail expansion project can learn more about it tonight during a special public meeting hosted by the Marshall County Council members.
Continue readingThree Arrested in Separate Operating While Intoxicated Incidents
Three people were recently arrested on operating on OWI charges following separate investigations by officers from the Plymouth Police Department.
Continue readingBremen Man Arrested on Drug Charges
A Bremen man was arrested on drug charges on Friday, Dec. 20 following a traffic stop.
Continue readingPolice: Plymouth Man Arrested for Operating While Intoxicated after Trying to Elude Officers
A Plymouth man is accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, after police say he initially refused to pull over for a traffic stop early Sunday morning. Plymouth Police say Jared M. Knapp, 25, briefly tried to elude police before eventually pulling over near the intersection of Angel and Charles streets.
Continue readingMarshall County Council, Commissioners to hold Jail Information Meeting
Concerns voiced about the proposed jail expansion project during Monday’s Marshall County Council meeting prompted officials to support the scheduling of a public information session.
Continue readingMore Lawsuits Filed Surrounding Jail Overcrowding
Amid discussions of moving forward with solutions to help reduce the jail population, Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger continues to address several civil lawsuits filed that deal with the overcrowding situation.
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