After nearly three months in the Dallas County jail, Darius Richardson should have completed his sentence for a probation violation. That’s when he began worrying he’d never be let out. Despite his ...

At least two Alabama sheriffs have pitched in to help their counterpart in Dallas County after the county jail was struck by a possible tornado Thursday, providing equipment and agreeing to take ...

Alexis Cardenas was being released from jail when he fought his way back inside. Officers used a Taser on him, and a short ...

DALLAS - Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price told city council members this week that the county wants to build a new jail and courthouse.

As Dallas County’s jail population swells to near capacity, state officials are warning that not meeting standards could force them to step in. As of Monday, ...

The Dallas County Jail on Tuesday passed a state inspection for the second time this year. The jail for years had failed Texas Commission on Jail Standards inspections before that.

DALLAS COUNTY (CBSNewsTexas.com) - You have likely heard by now growing concerns over jail population numbers in Dallas County. On Wednesday, the person responsible for overseeing the jail is ...

Its Make-A-Wish Wednesday, and Make-A-Wish Alabama will launch Lemonade for Wishes this summer. This will add some fun for the children thar are supported.

Dallas Council members have approved a nearly $8 million contract to keep people arrested in Dallas in the county jail after some testy exchanges with county officials.

A Selma teen is being held on $1 million bond after authorities say he stabbed a Dallas County Jail correctional officer. Joseph Davis, 18, is charged with attempted murder and interfering with ...

Discussion continues in Dallas County over the possibility of a new multi-billion dollar jail.

Newly released statewide statistics showed that the Dallas County jail has 31 of the 54 county jail inmates who are positive for the coronavirus in Texas.