Woodford County Detention Center

Woodford County Detention Center The Woodford County Detention Center is located in Versailles, Kentucky. We are a 95 bed detention facility that houses state, federal and county inmates.

06/04/2026

This program helps people battling opioid and substance use disorders in their transition back to the Louisville community

05/30/2026

Thank you to Andrew Hager for all you do! We’d also like to thank you for capturing this short clip of our Jailer, Michele Rankin, speaking at a Blameless Children event.


As Correctional Officer’s week comes to an end, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation for the support and rec...
05/09/2026

As Correctional Officer’s week comes to an end, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation for the support and recognition from our Community.

“National Correctional Officers & Employees Week” was established by President Reagan in 1984, to honor the, often unseen, dedication of correctional professionals who maintain public safety in jails and prisons. These men and women take an oath to protect and serve, and they work hard to show that every single day!

Special thanks to the following businesses for their generous donations:

-Mind & Body MedSpa
-My Smile Versailles
-Cornerstone Pharmacy
-Oak & Moore
-BelAir Florist
-Chamber of Commerce
-Cindy Shryock, realtor
-Shop Around the Corner
-Kellwell
-Sweet Pea Southern, Niki Bryant
-Dominos
-Arbys
-Callie’s
-J&B Marathon
-Ricardos
-Freddy’s

We’re grateful to welcome back our Catholic service from St. Leo church, who also provides options for services in Spani...
04/28/2026

We’re grateful to welcome back our Catholic service from St. Leo church, who also provides options for services in Spanish.

Providing multiple faith services, including options for Spanish-speaking individuals, is an important part of supporting a diverse population. We’re equally grateful for all of our faith-based programs and the volunteers who consistently serve our facility. Thank you for all you do!

“Everybody is Somebody’s Somebody”

We appreciate the recognition from The Woodford Sun for highlighting our facility’s participation in Career Day. It was ...
04/28/2026

We appreciate the recognition from The Woodford Sun for highlighting our facility’s participation in Career Day. It was an honor to be part of such a great event.

It’s always an honor to be invited to attend career day! Today, students had the opportunity to step into the role of co...
04/16/2026

It’s always an honor to be invited to attend career day!

Today, students had the opportunity to step into the role of correctional staff and participate in mock jail operation exercises. Under supervision, they were able practice different scenarios and operating procedures.

These training scenarios emphasized discipline, accountability, and maintaining control in a structured environment. Participants were taught to give clear commands, enforce rules, and ensure order at all times, just as our officers do on a daily basis.

Hands-on experiences like this help build an understanding, accountability, and the importance of maintaining safety and order within a controlled environment.

RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE- and yesterday, for “Testimony Thursday” our facility got to witness this, yet again! We had the ho...
04/10/2026

RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE- and yesterday, for “Testimony Thursday” our facility got to witness this, yet again!

We had the honor of welcoming a former inmate back to share her powerful story of overcoming addiction, rebuilding her life, and finding purpose after incarceration. Her message to those currently in custody was simple but impactful: your past does not define your future.

As Jailer, I believe our responsibility goes beyond custody. It includes creating opportunities for change, accountability, but also encouragement. By bringing real-life success stories into our facility, we’re helping break cycles and showing inmates that a different path is truly achievable.

Hearing Brittany say, “To have people inside of a jail who believed in me instead of looking down on me, changed my life” is what makes this more than just a job- but a life calling.

This is another reminder on why Public safety begins with rehabilitation. When individuals leave our facility better than they came in, our entire community benefits.

Here at WCDC, we are SO PROUD OF YOU BRITTANY!

03/31/2026

Thank you to the Versailles Police Department for their continued partnership and quick response in placing additional charges on an inmate.

Due to the diligence and great work by our staff, methamphetamine was located inside the jail. The inmate has received additional charges and will be arraigned.

While established search procedures are consistently followed, the potential for contraband to enter a facility cannot be entirely eliminated. This remains a continuous struggle for jails across the state, but we are committed to addressing it head-on.

Let this serve as a reminder—if you choose to bring contraband into the jail, you will be charged.

Our WCDC staff does an outstanding job every day, often under challenging conditions. We are proud of their professionalism, vigilance, and dedication.

Thank you to our team for your hard work and commitment to keeping our facility safe.

Hoping our very own, Major Gary Carter, had the best of birthdays! Thank you for all you do and for your 35 years of ded...
03/30/2026

Hoping our very own, Major Gary Carter, had the best of birthdays! Thank you for all you do and for your 35 years of dedication to the Woodford County Detention Center! We wish you many more years to come! 🎉

Pictured below, are three of our Community Service Program trustees. These inmates worked tirelessly during the recent s...
02/12/2026

Pictured below, are three of our Community Service Program trustees. These inmates worked tirelessly during the recent snow storm to assist with keeping our County safe and operational during such challenging conditions.

We would like to thank Judge Executive James Kay and the Woodford County Fiscal Court for recognizing the hard work and dedication from this work crew!

Opportunities like this, not only support our community, but also allow individuals in our custody to give back in meaningful ways. We are proud of the effort they put forward and grateful for the partnership and support from our County and City Employees.

Moments like these remind us that service, teamwork, and second chances matter. We’re so proud of the work that was done and thankful to be part of a county that values dedication and community support. ❤️

Address

204 Beasley Drive
Versailles, KY
40383

Telephone

+18598733196

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