Prisons Newswire

New Warden Appointed for Centre County Correctional Facility

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors on Wednesday appointed a current deputy warden as the next leader of the county correctional facility. Deputy Warden of Administration Danielle Minarchick will succeed Glenn Irwin as warden of the county jail in …

1 of 3 teen escapees from Tillamook Youth Correctional Facility located

TILLAMOOK, Ore. (KPTV) - Oregon State Police say one of three teenagers who reportedly escaped from the Tillamook Youth Correctional Facility on Wednesday afternoon has been found. According to the Oregon Youth Authority, three teens escaped the facility …

Atlanta and Fulton County continue negotiating detention center deal

Fulton County continues negotiations to purchase the Atlanta City Detention Center after Commission Chair Rob Pitts said Wednesday that the parties have agreed on a price. Subscribe to Rough Draft Atlanta, a free, morning newsletter. Mon.-Fri. at 7 a.m. | …

15 people transported to hospitals following potential chemical exposure at Newton Correctional Facility

NEWTON, Iowa (KCCI) - At least 15 people have been transported to central Iowa hospitals following a possible chemical exposure incident at the Newton Correctional Facility, KCCI reports. The possible exposure incident happened on Wednesday morning, …

Officials: Former NC detention center employee charged with child sex crimes

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a former detention center employee was arrested on statutory rape charges. The sheriff’s office confirmed that 34-year-old Ian David Huffstutler was employed at …

Fulton leaders agree to $68M purchase of Atlanta City Detention Center, nix hospital commitment

Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has agreed to a price tag for purchasing the Atlanta City Detention Center (ACDC)— possibly inching closer to bringing a …

Protesters march outside immigration detention center in Tipton County

Outrage from the move by federal agents on Sunday materialized here, outside the West Tennessee detention center near Mason. Now tensions are growing as activists claim more than 400 ICE detainees are now in their third day of a hunger and work strike …

ASU is helping kids in a juvenile detention center get a head start on college degrees

Arizona State University’s classroom at the Maricopa County Durango Juvenile Detention Center holds 16 students a day, all working toward future college degrees. The program allows students with a high school diploma or GED to complete college-level …

15 transported to hospitals following chemical exposure incident at Newton Correctional Facility

15 transported to hospitals following chemical exposure incident at Newton Correctional Facility NEWTON, Iowa —At least 15 people have been transported to central Iowa hospitals following a "potential chemical exposure incident" Wednesday at a …

Lexington Park Man Accused of Fleeing Police on Bicycle, Cocaine Found During Detention Center Search

Walead Othman, 59, of Lexington Park Walead Othman, 59, of Lexington Park, faces multiple criminal and traffic charges after Maryland State Police alleged he fled an attempted bicycle traffic stop, ran from officers through a wooded area and was later …

Orange County Correctional Facility ends contract with ICE

Orange County Correctional Facility ended its contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Aug. 24, one day before the state-imposed Aug. 25 deadline as outlined in the state’s Local Cops, Local Crimes Act passed earlier this year. For years …

Inmate recaptured after escaping Chesterfield County Detention Center

Charles Alexander Dieterich A New York man who escaped from the Chesterfield County Detention Center Tuesday, Sept. 1, was back in custody within minutes after deputies located him near the Chesterfield County Shop on Jones Road. According to Sheriff Cambo …

Wyoming stops housing inmates in Mississippi prison thanks to improved staffing

Improved staffing across Wyoming correctional facilities allowed the Wyoming Department of Corrections to bring inmates back from a Mississippi prison, where they were sent in 2023, agency Director Dan Shannon said.  The corrections department announced …

Wyoming brings home 240 inmates from Mississippi prison

Wyoming brings home 240 inmates from Mississippi prison as staffing rises Wyoming has brought home all 240 inmates it had housed at Mississippi’s Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility since 2023. JACKSON, Miss. —Wyoming has brought home all 240 inmates …

Female inmate at local detention center dies after being taken to hospital, officials say

State rep proposes $628.7M plan for Wisconsin prison renovations and reconstruction

By Jesse Lin, Green Bay Press-Gazette USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Negotiations between the governor’s office, state agencies and legislators have culminated in a draft bill to reorganize some of Wisconsin’s most embattled correctional facilities …

CDEDI Gives Malawi Prisons Commissioner 14 Days to Explain Maula Prison Operations

Share By Suleman Chitera The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) has given the Commissioner of Prisons 14 days to provide detailed answers on the management and conditions of Malawi’s prisons. CDEDI Executive Director …

Frustrations mount as new women’s prison remains in limbo

Vermont lawmakers expressed frustration this week — and mulled drastic actions — after state officials testified that the long-delayed plan to build a new women’s prison remains in limbo. Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility in South Burlington is …

Ex-Central Texas juvenile corrections officer sentenced to prison in sexual assault of boy

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A former McLennan County State Juvenile Correctional Facility employee who was placed on deferred probation in 2023 after he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy in custody was sentenced to 15 years in prison …

My Dallas Criminal Lawyer Opens McKinney Office in the Collin County Seat

Frisco-based criminal defense firm led by former Collin County prosecutors adds a second Collin County location minutes from the Collin County Courthouse MCKINNEY, TX, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- My Dallas Criminal …

FOUR FRANDZEL PARTNERS NAMED AS 2027 "BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA"

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frandzel Robins Bloom & Csato, L.C. announced today that four of its partners have been recognized by Best Lawyers in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best …

Sovereign AI Infrastructure Emerges as Compliance Prerequisite Under UAE National AI Strategy 2031, New Analysis Finds

Labarna AI details how enterprises relying on offshore hyperscaler deployments face the most immediate remediation work DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, September 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new analysis published by Labarna AI reveals that …

Houston Garage Door Repair Shop Staffs 24/7 Crews for Hurricane Season

Family-owned Easy Garage Door Repair is staffing 24/7 garage door repair in Houston and asking homeowners to check doors before the next storm. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Easy Garage Door Repair is …

Karina Perez Ilić Named to 2027 Best Lawyers in America

Vanguard Attorneys Managing Attorney Karina Perez Ilić recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vanguard Attorneys announces that Managing Attorney Karina …

Law Offices of Steers & Associates Handling Car Accident Cases in Antelope Valley

Law Offices of Steers & Associates, a California personal injury firm with an office in Lancaster, represents car accident victims in the Antelope Valley. LANCASTER, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Law Offices of …

Clients and Community Supporters Help Brooks Law Group Earn 2026 Best of Florida Regional Recognition

Recognition follows statewide voting as Brooks Law Group continues representing seriously injured Floridians, including victims of commercial vehicle crashes TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Clients and community …

2027 Best Lawyers Recognition Highlights Weiner Law’s Trust, Probate and Litigation Practice

Weiner Law's selection to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® adds national peer-reviewed recognition to Weiner Law’s California trust, probate litigation practice SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Weiner Law: Trust, …

Phil Liberatore, IRS Expert and CPA, Explains Why Fear of the IRS Keeps Taxpayers Stuck: Fear Is Not a Strategy

When taxpayers panic, they often avoid the very problem they need to address, says the experienced CPA and IRS representation specialist LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An IRS letter arrives. It sits …

AI-Fueled Business Growth Raises New Divorce Questions for Founders

High-profile divorces involving Founders spotlights how courts may assess rapid growth in businesses tied to AI. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As artificial intelligence accelerates company valuations …

Stockton Divorce Real Estate Expert Outlines Confidential Sale Protocol for High-Value Marital Homes

Court-appointed neutral Lance McHan details how luxury homes are sold during divorce without exposing the family, the finances, or the case STOCKTON, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- STOCKTON, Calif. — September 2, 2026 …

Family of Ohio Nursing Home Resident Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Coroner Rules Death a Homicide

Meyer, 84, died two days after entering hospice; a second autopsy led the coroner to amend his death certificate to list physical elder abuse as the cause CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The family of Robert …

Orlando Law Firm Pardy & Rodriguez, P.A. Launches Free Personal Injury Quiz

Pardy & Rodriguez, P.A. Announces a New and Interactive Free Personal Injury Claims Quiz to Help Florida Accident Victims Easily Understand Their Legal Options ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Navigating …

VETERAN APPELLATE PROSECUTOR GRACE E. SHIN JOINS BOARD-CERTIFIED APPEALS ATTORNEY NILES ILLICH

Veteran appellate prosecutor Grace E. Shin partners with Niles Illich to provide experienced criminal defense, appeals, and post-conviction advocacy. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attorney Niles Illich is pleased to …

Vendilli Adds HubSpot Vet Cathy Cordova as Principal GTM Strategist

Cathy Cordova joins fellow HubSpot alum Micah Van Rijs at Vendilli, giving the growth marketing agency rare insider depth ahead of HubSpot's Unbound conference PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vendilli …

Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights Launches Employee Misclassification Resource for California Workers

Lawyers for Employee and Consumer Rights launches California Employee Misclassification Lawyers resource to help workers understand their workplace rights. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lawyers for …

Waymo Crash in Denver Puts New Focus on Driverless Accident Questions

The Advocates highlights Denver’s first reported Waymo crash and offers extensive public information about the accident, liability questions and next steps. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Advocates …

ChIPs to Feature Chief Legal Officers at 2026 Global Summit

The 2026 ChIPs Global Summit will feature Chief Legal Officers from major entertainment, communications, technology, and manufacturing. SAN FRANCISCO , CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Esteemed General Counsels Gina Beredo of …

Federal Jury Awards Former Putnam County Worker $333,349 Over Service Dog Retaliation Claim

CHATTANOOGA, TN, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gary Massey Injury Lawyers, a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based personal injury and employment law firm, obtained a jury verdict of $333,349.01 on behalf of a former Putnam County …

New Study Ranks U.S. States Where Federal Stalking and Harassment Sentencing Is Toughest

A decade of federal data reveals wide sentencing disparities, with Arkansas offenders receiving average prison terms twice the national average. LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new nationwide study from The Law …