More Arrests in $1.1 Million Drug Smuggling Case at Virginia Women’s Prison
VADOC announced more arrests linked to a $1.1 million drug smuggling investigation at Virginia Correctional Center for Women in Goochland.
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Man Arrested for Armed Threats at Central VA Prison
A Chase City, VA man is being held without bond for making armed threats at a prison in Mecklenburg.
2 Killed in Virginia Prisons Within Days, Union Points to Staffing Shortages
In Virginia, in less than a week 2 people were killed by prison attacks at 2 different facilities.
6 Arrested in $1 Million Smuggling Case at Virginia Women’s Prison
Six people have been arrested amid a drug smuggling investigation at the women’s prison in Goochland.
Virginia AG Miyares Pushing for Cell Phone Jamming in Prisons Again
Virginia’s Attorney General, Jason Miyares, is part of another effort to allow cellphone jamming in prisons.
66 charges returned against gang members in Wallens Ridge prison attack
Authorities have released the names and the 66 felony charges filed against the six inmates accused in the May 2 attack on corrections officers at Wallens Ridge State Prison.
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.
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…