Riley County Jail Overwhelmed | Topeka News

The Riley County Jail is bursting at the seams, housing 143 inmates today—up from just 82 in 2016—and straining budgets with over $6,000 monthly costs to house relocated prisoners. Commander Mark French blames systemic mental health delays, forcing long stays and overwhelming staff. The county commission is racing to find a fix—expansion or alternatives—in the next 3 to 5 years, as taxpayers bear the brunt of this growing crisis. 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/4ab46361088dfb05