Watch: Expansion project on schedule for Cass County Jail

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Cass County Jail expansion project has started, and Sheriff Jesse Jahner says it is happening at a crucial time. He says the jail has been dealing with capacity issues over the years, but especially recently with the population exploding in Cass County.

“Yeah, we’re excited about it. We’ve been struggling over the last two years as the community knows. We’ve been talking about this for a while. We’ve been struggling with capacity issues at the Cass County jail so we’re super excited. I think this winter has helped out a lot because it hasn’t been cold. Haven’t had the winter we had last year so I think construction has been able to stay on task.” said Sheriff Jahner.

The expansion will bring in more beds and treatment options. It all comes down to public safety in the region according to Jahner. The plan is to have the expansion project done by April of next year.