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Washington County Sheriff's Office Suspends Jail Work Release Program

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Last week, Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder announced the suspension of the work release program at the detention center, which allowed inmates to do work in the community through city and county governments and various nonprofits. While Helder says the decision may be unpopular, he needs short-term solutions to manage the overcrowding at the jail.

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