Tag: Madison County Detention Center
Fiscal Court approves tax increase to build new jail in Madison County
The Madison County Fiscal Court voted to approve a property tax increase to build a new jail to relieve overcrowding.
Report: City of Richmond offers armory to ease jail overcrowding
According to the Richmond Register, the city of Richmond is offering to lease the empty armory building on Second Street to the county for just $1 a year.
Detention center faces overcrowding; County proposed tax increase
The Madison County Detention Center is struggling with too many inmates and county leaders say something has to be done or else they'll have to take money away from services that keep you safe.
Madison Co. jail contract employee charged with rape at facility
Erika Jackson, a Kellwell Food Management contract employee, was arrested and charged with rape and sodomy following an incident involving an inmate at the jail last week.
KSP: Madison Co. deputy jailer accused of having sex with inmate
A Madison County deputy jailer finds herself on the other side of the bars after being accused of having sex with an inmate at the jail.
Three inmates overdose in Madison County Detention Center
The jailer says the three women became unconscious while waiting in the intake area.
Beshear: Richmond man arrested for possessing child porn
A man has been arrested and charged with 100 counts of allegedly possessing child porn.
KSP investigates overnight shooting in Madison Co.
State Police received a call Thursday morning of a overnight shooting that happened at a residence in Madison County.
EKU student charged with rape
An EKU student was arrested and charged with rape Thursday, according to the Madison County Detention Center Website.
UPDATE: Armed robbery suspect arrested on I-75
A man wanted in connection to an armed robbery at a Berea business last month was arrested on I-75 in Madison County, according to Berea Police.
Drug Task Force in Madison County makes big seizure
The Madison County AHIDTA Drug Task Force made its biggest heroin seizure since its inception two years ago, leading to four arrests.
Madison Co. inmate escapes, is recaptured
Kentucky State Police say an escaped inmate from Madison County is now back in custody.
Traffic stop leads to big marijuana bust
What began as a traffic stop for a minor violation ended with a major marijuana seizure and arrest in Madison County, according to State Police.
Man sentenced to 40-years in double murder case
A man was sentenced to 40-years in prison on Tuesday for his role in a gruesome double murder in Madison County, according to the Richmond Register.
Man accused of abusing 6-week old baby
A Richmond man is accused of abusing a six-week old baby, according to Richmond Police.
KSP: Driver arrested after colliding with six vehicles
A Russell Springs man was arrested after colliding with six vehicles Thursday afternoon on KY 52 (Irvine Road) in Madison County, according to State Police.
UPDATE: Arrest made in movie prop counterfeit money case
Richmond Police say they charged a man with passing fake money, that's used as a prop in movies, in at least two businesses in March.
Man charged with series of thefts from cars
Richmond Police say a man with a recent history of stealing things out of vehicles, was charged with three additional thefts.
RPD: Richmond man accused of having sex with child he met online
A Richmond man is accused of having sex with a child under the age of 15 who he reportedly met online, according to Richmond Police.
Richmond man charged with sexual abuse
The Berea Police charged 67-year-old David Cornelison with 50 counts of sexual abuse.
