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Cass County Jail turned away more than 2,000 arrestees due to space constraints in recent years, sheriff says

FARGO — The Cass County Jail released more than 2,000 arrestees from custody in recent years as the facility struggled with space issues, Sheriff Jesse Jahner told The Forum. A 192-bed addition ...
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Cass County Jail in 'jeopardy' of failing to staff expanded facility as intake denials triple

FARGO — Due to persistently low staffing numbers and overcrowding concerns, Cass County Jail intake denials have tripled from 2022 to 2023, leading to skyrocketing costs from having to move inmates ...
Valley News Live

Cass County Commissioner: Let Fargo build their own jail

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - At Wednesday night’s Cass County Commission special meeting, commissioners debated cancelling their contract with the City of Fargo. “If Fargo doesn’t want to sign ...
Valley News Live

Cass County Sheriff’s Office gets closer to being fully staffed as new jail pod opening approaches

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - As a new pod is set to open at the Cass County Jail within the next few months, the sheriff’s office is getting closer to reaching its staffing goals. “We feel like we ...
Brainerd Dispatch

Cass County Board: Steering committee created to look into jail options

WABEDO TOWNSHIP — Reconsidering jail options is once again on the agenda for the Cass County Board. Sheriff Bryan Welk requested the board create a steering committee to pursue options regarding the ...