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Bell County ICE detainee numbers drop significantly after sheriff's office signs agreement

Summary by Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dominique Leh, as published by KXXV · June 5, 2026 · 1 min read

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A notable decrease in ICE detainees has been observed at the Bell County jail. Prior to July 2025, the county had a higher number of detainees. For instance, between August 2024 and May 2025, there were 169 detainees.

In the following year, the number of detainees dropped. The total number of ICE detainees from August 2025 to May 2026 was 34. Further information on this development is available, including a detailed breakdown of detainee numbers by month.

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Bell County ICE detainee numbers drop significantly after sheriff's office signs agreement

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