The Polk County Sheriff's Office says an investigation recently revealed that a group of inmates worked together to financially exploit and physically abuse a disabled inmate. Six people ...

8 news, iowa’s news leader. steve: new tonight. the polk county jail has just confirmed its first case of covid-19. deputies say an inmate tested positive for the virus.

The first positive test of an inmate at Polk County Jail was announced on April 22. Lt. Jeff Rullman, spokesman for the Polk County Sheriff's Department, said inmates are tested according to Iowa ...

At least 47 inmates and six staffers at the Polk County Jail have tested positive for COVID-19, more than double the number reported earlier in the week, officials said Thursday.

A former Polk County Jail inmate is now suing the county, the sheriff, and a former jail worker after the worker was found guilty of harassment. Skip to content NOWCAST KCCI News at 7am Sunday Morning ...

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says they were made aware on Nov. 11 of the exploitation and physical assault of the disabled inmate by the group of inmates. 14 felony warrants were issued as ...

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Two Polk County detention employees and a current inmate are facing charges for conspiring with each other to bring contraband into the jail. According to the Polk ...