Allenwood inmate sentenced to 21 months for possessing contraband razor blade
WILLIAMSPORT, PA – A federal inmate at FCI Allenwood has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison after being caught with a makeshift weapon during a random search, prosecutors announced. Eric…
New Jersey prison guard found guilty of assaulting inmate at South Woods State Prison
BRIDGETON, N.J. — A Cumberland County jury on Thursday convicted a former senior corrections officer of assaulting an inmate at South Woods State Prison in 2017, following a two-week trial. Cortlen S.…
Bloodshed behind bars as inmate fatally knifed inside DC lockup
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 29-year-old man was killed in a stabbing inside the DC Jail earlier this month, prompting a homicide investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department, officials confirmed Tuesday. On May…
Inmate with ICE detainer lodged in Ocean County Jail for false imprisonment, assault
A man identified as Salvador Lemus-Rodriguez is currently being held in Ocean County without bail following his arrest on charges of false imprisonment and attempted assault, according to official inmate records. Lemus-Rodriguez…
Inmate with ICE detainer held without bail after facing a string of child sex abuse charges in New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man booked into Ocean County custody this week is being held without bail on a series of serious charges related to the sexual exploitation of a child,…
Maryland State Police investigating inmate death at Roxbury Correctional Institution
HAGERSTOWN, MD — Maryland State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at Roxbury Correctional Institution in Washington County. The inmate, identified as 21-year-old Lawrence Antonio Borom, was pronounced dead at…
Maryland state prison inmate killed; homicide investigation underway
JESSUP, Md. — Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a state prison inmate at Jessup Correctional Institution, which has been ruled a homicide, authorities said Tuesday. The victim, identified as…
Former New Jersey corrections officer sentenced to three years for assaulting inmate
TRENTON, N.J. — A former New Jersey Department of Corrections officer was sentenced to three years in state prison for using excessive force against a resident of the Adult Diagnostic and Treatment…
Rikers Island inmate indicted for arson and slashing correction officers
BRONX, N.Y. — A Rikers Island inmate has been indicted on multiple charges, including arson and assault, after allegedly starting a fire in his cell and slashing two New York City Department…
Ohio corrections officer indicted for sexual abuse of federal inmate
CLEVELAND, OH — A federal grand jury in Cleveland has indicted Damon K. Perry, 52, of Youngstown, on charges of sexually abusing a female inmate under his supervision at the Mahoning County…
Ohio prison guard beaten to death by inmate on Christmas morning after offering to take shift so others can stay home
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — An inmate at Ross Correctional Institution fatally attacked a prison guard on Christmas morning, leaving staff and family mourning the loss of a respected officer who was working overtime…
Inmate death at Northern State Prison under investigation by attorney general’s office
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) is investigating the in-custody death of an inmate at Northern State Prison in Newark following an encounter…
Death of inmate at Alleghany County prison ruled a homicide
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, MD — Authorities are investigating the death of a 28-year-old inmate at the North Branch Correctional Institution, which has been ruled a homicide following an autopsy. Maryland State Police identified…
Inmate murder under investigation at North Branch Correctional Institution
CUMBERLAND, Md. — Maryland State Police are investigating the homicide of an inmate at the North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland after the death of 28-year-old Robert Warren was ruled a homicide…
Inmate Charged with Cellmate’s Murder at Burlington County Jail
Man Charged with Cellmate's Murder at Burlington County Jail **Mount Holly, NJ** - Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw has announced the arrest of a man accused of murdering his cellmate at…
Inmate Death in Maryland Triggers Investigation
WESTOVER, Md. — Maryland State Police are continuing their investigation into the death of an inmate at the Eastern Correctional Institute in Somerset County. The deceased, identified as 38-year-old Virgil Bernard Robinson,…
Six New Jersey Prison Guards Indicted for False Reports After Incident with Inmate
Indictment Announced for Six NJ Correctional Officers **TRENTON, NJ** – The New Jersey Attorney General, Matthew J. Platkin, and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) have announced that a state…
Inmate sets small fire at Eastern Correctional Institute, no injuries reported
WESTOVER, Md. — A small fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at the Eastern Correctional Institute in Somerset County, prompting the temporary relocation of 20 inmates, according to officials. The incident occurred at…
Virginia Jail Guard Arrested for Acts Against Female Inmate
STAFFORD, Va. — A 60-year-old correctional officer was arrested Monday on multiple felony charges related to alleged misconduct involving a female inmate, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies received information…
Inmate charged after pulling shiv during prison fight
STAFFORD, Va. — An inmate at Rappahannock Regional Jail was injured during a fight involving a makeshift knife on October 18, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. The incident, which occurred…
Ohio Death Row Inmate Released on House Arrest Pending New Trial, DNA Evidence
XENIA, Ohio — An Ohio death row inmate, David Lee Myers, 60, has been released on house arrest as he awaits a new trial for the 1988 murder of a pregnant teenage…
Inmate Found Dead with Multiple Stab Wounds in Maryland Prison
CUMBERLAND, MD—Maryland State Police are conducting an investigation following the death of an inmate at the Western Correctional Institution. Marvin Brown, 23, was declared deceased on the scene by emergency personnel on…
Escaped Inmate Captured After Home Invasion in Delaware
GEORGETOWN, DE — Delaware State Police have reported the arrest of Lyndon King following a home invasion and robbery that occurred on the afternoon of August 8, 2024, in Georgetown. King, a…
Inmate Sentenced for Assaulting Corrections Officer in Pennsylvania
SCRANTON – Carlos Rodriguez-Cruz, 33, currently an inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to an additional 30 months in prison for assaulting a federal corrections officer.…
Queens Inmate Indicted on Murder Charges Following Death of Shooting Victim
QUEENS, N.Y. — Jeffrey Thurston, currently serving an 18-year sentence for attempted murder, has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of second-degree murder following the death of Malachi Capers, a…
Escaped NYC Inmate Back in Custody After Three Week Manhunt
NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department has reported the arrest of 35-year-old James Mossetty on charges related to escaping from custody. The arrest occurred on July 16, 2024,…
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