DALLAS — 108 days. That’s how much longer Kenneth Offutt was held in the Dallas County jail after finishing his six-month burglary sentence. He was released Feb. 12 – nearly four months past his Oct.

Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price believes it comes down to better pay.

County Judge Clay Jenkins says the current facility is facing overcrowding issues and has outlived its usefulness as it is nearly 50 years old. “I think we’ll have the land bought in ’26. And we’ve ...

The Dallas County Jail this week passed a comprehensive state inspection for the second time in a row, a shift from recent failures to meet minimum standards Officials with the Texas Commission on ...

Dallas County struggles to fill 187 jail guard positions; commissioner seeks $1.5M midyear pay boost. Advertisement. About ...

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The Texas Commission on Jail Standards has given Dallas County's jail a passing inspection — with no notes for corrective action. Despite a clean report, Sheriff Marian Brown said she plans to keep ...

LONG LANE, Mo. — A Dallas County man has been arrested after allegedly shooting a man with a firearm on Friday, Jan 23. Kaden Wilson’s mugshot, photo courtesy of Dallas County Jail. According to ...

A woman was arrested early Saturday morning on stabbing charges, according to the Montgomery Police Department. The one-day conference aimed to equip young adults with practical tools and principles ...