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Helping the county’s increasing population of people who are mentally ill is no small or simple task, which is why Bell County’s mental health deputies and civilian mental health providers are working toward enhancing their collaboration. “The base of the cooperation between Bell County law enforcement and Central Counties Services lies in being in the right place at the right time,” said James Arnold, associate director of mental health at Central Counties Services, the state-contracted provider of mental health services in Bell and Coryell counties. James Arnold is the a...

Jefferson County sees 'unprecedented' spike in overdose deaths this year The increase in overdose deaths is the highest in five years, according to Scott Russ, Chief Deputy of Investigation for Jefferson Co. Coroner's Office. Author: Tyler Emery Updated: 1:09 PM EST December 31, 2020 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — From 40211 to 40299, in homeless camps, alleyways, and in homes, overdose deaths are taking place all over Jefferson County.  "They're in every zip code just about," Scott Russ, Chief Deputy of Investigation for Jefferson Co. Coroner's Office, said. "Early-mid ...