The former Fall River mayor, Jasiel Correia, is now in an administrative security federal transfer center in Oklahoma.
Category: Jail News
Red Onion State Prison mail inspection reveals 36 Buprenorphine strips hidden in book
The Centralized Mail Distribution Center at Red Onion State Prison stops drug entry. 36 Buprenorphine strips are hidden in a book.
New York City Council passes bill restricting the use of solitary confinement in city jails
The New York City Council voted 39 to 7 in favor of largely banning solitary confinement in city jails, limiting its use.
Richland County Jail fails state inspection, citing unsafe and unsanitary conditions
A state inspection exposes problems at Richland County Jail in South Carolina and raises concerns for inmate well-being.
Gov. Beshear Allocates Funds to Revitalize Kentucky Juvenile Justice System
The proposed $136.6 billion budget by Gov. Beshear outlines substantial investments to rehabilitate the Kentucky juvenile justice system.
Glynn Simmons Spends Over 48 Years in Prison, Declared Innocent
The Oklahoma County District Court issued a historic decision exonerating Glynn Simmons, who had been in prison for more than 40 years.
William McKinnley Garland, accused sex trafficker, used jail tablet to send hundreds of messages, prosecutors say
William McKinnley Garland, accused of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, sent numerous messages from Fannin County Jail using a tablet.
Chicago welcomes fifth Community Reentry Support Center at Danny K. Davis Second Chance Center
Chicago’s 5th Community Reentry Support Center, the Danny K. Davis Second Chance Center, represents the city’s efforts to combat recidivism.
Inmate families speak out amid Texas prison staffing shortage
The Texas prison staffing shortage continues to strain families of inmates, prompting calls for urgent solutions.
South Carolina prison drug scheme busted; Zachariah Ryan Luke and Evin Rae Davenport sentenced to federal prison
Contraband cellphones expose a South Carolina prison drug conspiracy involving Zachariah Ryan Luke and accomplice Evin Rae Davenport.