Two Polk County jailers are recovering after authorities said they were stabbed by an inmate Saturday afternoon.

Two deputies were sent to the hospital after an inmate attacked them with a homemade weapon at Polk County Jail.

POLK COUNTY, Iowa (WOI) - Just about anyone who goes to jail has a booking photo taken. That’s the procedure in Polk County, where those photos aren’t only public record, they’re an open ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office warns of a scam targeting families of recent jail inmates, urging caution and advising against sending money.

Criminal Justice Polk County Jail begins outsourcing inmates after failing to meet state staffing standards The county has failed to comply with Texas’ mandated ratio of one detention officer ...

Polk County unveils new data dashboard for arrests, jail inmates Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.

Polk County Sheriff Byron Lyons is exploring alternative housing options for inmates due to overcrowding and staffing shortages, with the nearest option being a facility in Louisiana.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is temporarily housing inmates at a facility in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, due to staffing shortages at the Polk County Jail.

Subscribe to the Des Moines Register. Deputies handed Lott over to Polk County Jail staff, who found a black .32-caliber handgun in one of Lott's sweatshirts, according to a criminal complaint.

Five Polk County Jail inmates have been arrested, as well as the girlfriend of one of the inmates, for allegedly attacking and financially exploiting another inmate.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A former Polk County firefighter was arrested Friday after allegedly falsifying his timecard three times. He had resigned from the fire department following his arrest.

A Polk County residence was seized by officials after four people were arrested for meth possession on Tuesday, totaling at ...