County public commenter reports jail census, chase and oil-storage fire; no injuries

Jerry, speaking during the public-input portion of the McPherson County Board of County Commissioners meeting, reported the county jailpopulation and recent incidents. "Current inmate count is at 58," he said, adding that 52 were male and 6 female, 55 were being held for district court and 3 for municipal court. He reported 21 arrests for the week and said there were no juveniles in custody.

Jerry also described two public-safety incidents tied to the weekend: a pursuit that began in Saline County and ended near the 57-mile marker where the person was apprehended with no injuries, and an explosion-turned-fire north of Galva when "a crude oil storage unit that got struck by lightning." He told commissioners first responders contained the fire and a small evacuation was completed. He closed by noting a First Responders Night at Lakeside Park from 5 to 7 p.m. with a canine demonstration and the Bearcat on display. The board did not take formal action on these items during the meeting.