Fairfield County Jail

Lancaster Woman Pleads Guilty To Attempted Arson

Sherie Bomar attempted to set fire to her neighbors' home

The county could use its share of the payouts to build a much-needed jail

Sheriff Dave Phalen says daily population is nearing 300 people, causing his office to transport inmates to other counties

Sheriff Dave Phalen says the deputies on duty during the escape face disciplinary actions with service training

Jeremiah Searles and two other individuals were taken into custody Wednesday evening in Fayette County by deputies acting on a tip

Fairfield County Sheriff Dave Phalen Jeremiah C. Searles, 31 from Savannah, Missouri was discovered missing by guards at the midnight head count

Officials brace for expected 25 percent jump in prisoners next year