Yankton County Sheriff Jim Vlahakis says an increase in the number of prisoners in the county jail could be a safety issue. He told county commissioners they have been watching the situation for several months…….
Head Jailer Mark Payer says they have three people on each twelve hour shift……
The jail currently charges seventy dollars per day per out of county prisoner. The jail averages about one hundred prisoners per day.
Vlahakis gave the commission some options……
After some discussion, the commission voted to add the two additional jail employees.
