Platte County commissioners are weighing a proposal that would triple the size of the Platte County Detention Center. The detention center’s last major expansion, in 1998, added 150 beds.

Platte County commissioners are weighing a proposal that would triple the size of the Platte County Detention Center. The detention center’s last major expansion, in 1998, added 150 beds.

Platte County commissioners are weighing a proposal that would triple the size of the Platte County Detention Center. The detention center’s last major expansion, in 1998, added 150 beds.

Platte County Sheriff Mark Owen stands in a jail unit at the detention center. Owen, who is not running for reelection, supports a ballot measure to expand the facility in Platte City.

The Platte County Jail is located in the basement of the administration building in Platte City and was built 25 years ago. Sign up for our Newsletters "The jail is outdated in several ways," Owen ...

Platte County burglary suspect caught after search near Platte City. ... The suspect was treated at the scene and booked into the Platte County Detention Center on a 24-hour investigative hold.