Potter County Jail Overcrowding Crisis | Amarillo News

Potter County’s jail is bursting at the seams—holding 605 inmates despite a 585-person limit—forcing commissioners to scramble for solutions. They’ve approved deals to house inmates in Hemphill and Wichita counties, saving space but adding up to nearly $800K over two years. A rejected Haskell County deal could’ve cost even more in just six months. With a 30-year-old facility failing inspections and new laws locking up serious offenders without bail, the county is eyeing a $230M new jail—and may need to raise taxes to pay for it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/76d0281bc5a95a10