Fremont County Sheriff’s Office monthly update

Sheriff Ryan Lee shared the following updates at the Fremont County Commissioners’ meeting today.

August:

• 233 bookings total
  • RPD – 107
  • FCSO – 74
  • LPD – 44
  • WHP – 7
  • USM -1

Inmate population as of today: 

• Critical capacity at the detention center
• 203 in custody
  • 182 in house
  • 17 housed in different counties

In custody death:

• 1 inmate was found dead on August 31st of an apparent suicide (no other details released as it is still under investigation)

Search & Rescue:

• 24 search and rescue operations so far in 2019, compared to 19 at this time last year.
  • Missions have decreased in August.
  • Preparing for hunting season.

Home Detention Program:

• 1 inmate will hopefully be in this program this week.
• Will help with overcrowding issues at detention center.