Johnson County is expected to spend more than $3 million to address structural concerns at the county jail despite ongoing talks of building a new facility. The Johnson County Board of Supervisors ...

Bender B. Atty became unconscious shortly after he was tased for allegedly not dropping his weapon, according to authorities.

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an increase in jury duty phone scams. Submitted graphic from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is ...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors appears set to ask voters to green-light a bond for a new 120-bed jail and sheriff's office. Though plans are not finalized, three of the five supervisors ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The proper size for a new Johnson County jail is being discussed. The county keeps the population of the ...

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and Jail building is seen in Iowa City on Sept. 18. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words ...

FRANKLIN, Ind. — A 51-year-old Johnson County sheriff's deputy is out of a job after being arrested for allegedly operating while intoxicated in Trafalgar. Rebecca Ransdell, a special deputy who ...