Lavaca County Jail

Two more LCSO inmates charged on felony warrants

Two more inmates, currently housed in the Lavaca County jail, have been charged on arrest warrants.According to the Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office, the two inmates, Thomas Presley Knight and Ryan Lee Knesek, were charged Friday, Aug. 14 for engaging in organized criminal activity and prohibited...

LC inmate airlifted after injury in Jail

An inmate experienced a medical emergency while housed at the Lavaca County Jail, according to the Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office.Lavaca County Jail staff were notified that a male inmate was unconscious inside a housing dormitory on Saturday, July 25.

Man nabbed attempting to bring drugs in jail

After visiting an inmate at the Lavaca County jail, a suspect, Keith Paul Woods, was arrested by the LCSO on felony charges.According to the Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office, Woods was taken into custody on felony charges of prohibited substance in a correctional facility and engaging in organized...

LCSO hires two new deputies, gives staff promotions

The Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office recently announced several staff promotions and the hiring of two new deputies.Andrea Eldridge and Austin Nelson were both promoted to jail sergeant, while Dawton Quarles was promoted to jail corporal, according to a social media announcement from the agency.The...

Inmate baptism provides hope for those incarcerated

Eight inmates and a Lavaca County jailer were baptized Friday at the Lavaca County Jail as part of an ongoing effort to expand faithbased programs for those incarcerated at the facility.According to the Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office, the baptisms took place in the jail’s recreation room and were...

Lavaca County Jail Bookings

The following people listed in custody via the online inmate register at the Lavaca County Jail in Hallettsville as of Sunday, Oct. 8, following arrests made by local law enforcement for a variety of charges: • Alexandra Aisha Edwards, 43, by Hallettsville PD on Saturday, Oct. 7, for controlled...