Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Ottawa County Jail?
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Ottawa County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Ottawa County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Minneapolis police department at 785-392-3625 and find out about the inmate directly.
Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Ottawa County Jail?
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It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Kansas inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Kansas.
Q. What are the visitation rules of Ottawa County Jail?
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Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
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For more information one can call 785-392-3625.
Ottawa County Jail Visitation Hours
| Sunday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
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| Monday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Tuesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Wednesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Thursday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Friday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Saturday |
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Map & Directions for Ottawa County Jail
More Information
The sixty bed Ottawa County Jail was opened on December of 1996.
In 2012, four inmates escaped the Ottawa County jail. This caused the Kansas State Department of Corrections to pull out all state inmates from all county prisons. One of the escapees, Drew Wade, made it to Nebraska. He called his father, who convinced him to turn himself in. He had been convicted of attempted robbery and aggravated battery. Escapee Eric James also made it to Nebraska. A stolen Nissan Altima was found with him. He was convicted on three counts of aggravated robbery and one count of kidnapping. Escapee Santos Carrera-Morales was found in Kansas. He had been convicted of two counts of first degree murder. A fourth was caught not long after the escape.
In 2016, Bennington City Clerk Janetta Buttery was convicted for embezzling city funds. She spent $75,000 on city credit cards, primarily from the recreation department. She had used a clearinghouse to pull the money out. She had been in charge of paying bills for the city.
In 2017, Robert Colson missed getting back on his bus. He went walking, though not the direction of the next bus stop. He broke into the home of Matthew Schoshke. While Shoshke was talking with his mother, Colson got Shoshke's .45 caliber pistol. Colson then shot Shoshke 5 times. Colson then stole Shoshke's pick up truck. He then drove to Colorado and then to California, where he was caught. He was caught and brought back to Ottawa County. He was convicted on second degree murder, first degree felony murder, and three other charges.
In 2018, a military veteran of the National Guard, Army, and Marine Corps was killed in a motorcycle accident. Marc Henry was military police and had become an officer with the Concordia Police Department. He had also been a deputy with the Clay County Sheriff's Department and an officer with the Clay Center Police Department. He was riding in Ottawa County. The car in front of him came to a sudden stop when an intoxicated pedestrian stepped into the street. Calvin Stewart was arrested and charged with second degree murder and pedestrian under the influence.
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