Kent County Government – Detention Center
104 Vickers Drive–Unit A
Chestertown, MD 21620
(410) 778-6025
Herbert Dennis, Warden
Mission Statement
The mission of the Kent County Detention Center is to promote professionalism through training. The training will help promote unity, fellowship, good will amongst those who serve within the criminal justice system and to address relevant jail issues. The Kent County Detention Center will continually strive to promote a positive image of the professional and ethical behavior to the community and the citizenry it serves.
Command Staff
Herbert Dennis - Warden
Steve Wallace - Captain, Programs/Administrative
Ernest L. Wicks - Captain, Chief of Security
Steve O'Melia - Corporal, Supervisor of Home Detention, Work Release & Community Assistance Program (CAP)
Lucrisha Scarborough - Corporal, SOP, Programs
Monaca Stickland- Office Manager
Agency Phone Number
(410)-778-6025 – We have an automated telephone system. Please follow the prompts and menus to obtain the information you require.
Inmate / Family Services
Mail – Inmates may send and receive unlimited mail provided they comply with U.S. Postal Service Regulations as well as the regulations listed below:
- All Mail MUST have the full name and address of sender
- All mail should be addressed as follows:
Kent County Detention Center
Attention: Inmate Name
104 Vickers Drive–Unit A
Chestertown, MD 21260 - No oversized postcards/greeting cards or perfumed letters will be accepted
- Polaroids and photographs larger than 4x6 will NOT be accepted
- An inmate is only allowed to have a maximum of 4 photos per envelope
- All correspondence with the exception of legal mail will be opened and inspected for contraband before delivery–legal mail will be opened by the Inmate in the presence of an officer
Money – Money for inmates will be accepted in the following ways:
- U.S. Mail in the form of a money order
money orders are to be filled in completely and written to the inmate - Online or by phone: accesscorrections.com or 866-345-1884
You will need:
Inmate Name and Number
- In person utilizing the Lobby Kiosk (cash or credit card)
Telephone (Inmate Telephone System—PAYTEL)
- Prepay Telephone Number – 1-800-729-8355
