The Marshall County Council members approved an additional appropriation Monday morning to pay the rest of the year’s salary for the jail program director by a vote of 5-1-1.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff to Apply for Grants
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel recently asked both the Marshall County Council and the Marshall County Commissioners for permission to apply for two grants to assist with different efforts this year.
Continue readingMeeting Set to Discuss Marshall County’s EMS Services
The Marshall County Commissioners will be meeting with several members from government entities May 13 to discuss EMS services in the county.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Considers Funding Support for Jail Program Director
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel asked the Marshall County Council members for support to fund the jail program director’s position out of the budget now that the grant for that position is apparently no longer available.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Provides Commissioners with 2020 Statistics
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel provided the commissioners this week with a list of year-end statistics on the law enforcement aspect of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Asked to Designate County as Second Amendment Sanctuary
The Marshall County Commissioners were approached by two residents last week asking them to consider designating the county as a Second Amendment Sanctuary.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Working out Details so Staff Can Attend Officer’s Funeral
Area police agencies are stepping up to assist Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel in finding help so his staff members can attend the funeral service of Marshall County Sheriff’s Department Captain Daniel Butt.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff’s Department, Community Mourns Loss of Officer
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel sadly announces the passing of long-time Marshall County Deputy Sheriff Captain Dan Butt.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Reviews Sheriff’s Commissary Report
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel presented an update on Commissary Funds to the Marshall County Council this week as required by the State every year.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Gives COVID-19 Update to Marshall County Council
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel presented an update to the Marshall County Council this week on jail operations pertaining to COVID-19.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff to Purchase Three New Vehicles
The Marshall County Commissioners approved a quote for three new vehicles for the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department at their most recent meeting.
Continue readingMarshall County Council Considers Additional Appropriations Requests
The Marshall County Council members considered additional appropriation requests last week for the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department budget and the Marshall County Community Corrections budget.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Requests Kitchen Help, Council Considers Sheriff’s Contract
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel told the Marshall County Council members Monday morning that a part-time cook is desperately needed at the jail.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Provides Jail Update
The number of inmates at the Marshall County Jail who have tested positive for COVID-19 is now up to 130.
Continue readingState Health Officials Monitoring COVID-19 Outbreak at Marshall County Jail
State health officials have been providing guidance during the Marshall County Jail’s recent COVID-19 outbreak. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box didn’t have specifics on her department’s involvement during Wednesday’s press conference, but she stressed that state officials are “intimately engaged” any time a jail sees a surge in cases.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff Provides COVID-19 Update
Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel said Tuesday that the entire jail population has been reorganized in response to positive COVID-19 tests within the Marshall County Correctional Facility.
Continue readingMarshall County Commissioners Review Sheriff’s Contract
The Marshall County Commissioners reviewed Marshall County Sheriff Matt Hassel’s contract, but when it came to a vote Monday morning the commissioners voiced some concerns.
Continue readingMarshall County Sheriff’s Department to Add K9
A second K9 officer will be staffed at the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.
Continue readingMarshall County Dispatcher Named Telecommunicator of the Year
Marshall County Dispatcher Jim Budd was recently recognized as the Indiana Association of Public Safety Communications Officers Telecommunicator of the Year.
Continue readingMarshall County Council, Commissioners Approve Grant Application Requests for Sheriff’s Department
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will have more recovery resources for incarcerated inmates and for the DARE programs in schools if they are successful in two grant requests.
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