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Potter County Sheriff's Office launches jail population update amid overcrowding concerns

ABC 7 Amerillo Clovis

Aug 18, 2026

Potter County Sheriff's Office launches jail population update amid overcrowding concerns

The Potter County Sheriff's Office launched a daily jail population report as county officials continue to confront persistent overcrowding and consider costly

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