Final 2 Officers Injured in Wallens Ridge Prison Stabbing Released from Hospital
Two of the five correctional officers injured in the May 2 stabbing at Wallens Ridge State Prison have been cleared to continue the road to recovery at home.
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Narcotics seized after correctional officer admits smuggling drugs into Virginia prison
Narcotics were seized after a Virginia correctional officer allegedlyadmitted to smuggling drugs.
MS-13 inmate accused in 2nd correctional officer stabbing in Virginia
A prisoner who is a “confirmed affiliate” of MS-13 is accused of another stabbing, this time at Greensville Correctional Center,…
No more private-run state prisons in VA, state takes control of Lawrenceville
There are no more private-run state prisons in Virginia. As previously reported, in December, Virginia Department of Corrections announced a plan…
VADOC taking control of Lawrenceville prison from GEO Group in August
VADOC recently confirmed the department is still on track with its takeover plan Lawrenceville Correctional Center is in its final…
Red Onion prisoner hit with murder charge for cell mate’s death
A grand jury in Wise County charged 36-year-old Julian Leon Mitchell with aggravated murder for the death of his cell…
VADOC: Gun, drugs & police chase amid Indian Creek CC interdiction operation
Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) announced there were three arrests and nine denied visits amid an “intensive interdiction operation” at…
MS-13 gang inmates stab and kill K-9 in Sussex I
MS-13 gang members stabbed and killed K-9 Rivan while the dog was responding to an attack at Sussex I State…
Decision put off on VA bill calling for free inmate communications
Virginia inmates will not get free telephone call, video calls, or messages this year if Senate Bill 378 has to…
Charges filed in 2 drug cases at Deerfield Correctional Center
Southampton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric A. Cooke filed indictments against suspects for two separate drug seizures at Deerfield Correctional Center.…