Potter County commissioners discuss jail overcrowding

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Potter County Commissioners Court discussed jail overcrowding during their recent meeting.

During the meeting Potter County Sheriff Brian Thomas shared as of Monday morning they have 603 inmates in custody, which is more than they can hold.

“We can hold 599,” said Thomas. “That’s how many beds I have. That doesn’t mean I can hold 599. That means that’s how many beds I have.”…

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