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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Inmate Files Federal Lawsuit After Being Choked with Chain by Georgia Jail Guard"

A Black inmate at a Georgia jail has filed a federal civil lawsuit against three corrections officers, alleging that one of them choked him with a leg restraint and made a racist comment while the others watched. The inmate, Tremar Harris, was in solitary confinement at the Appling County Jail when the incident occurred. The former officer involved has been arrested and charged, and the lawsuit seeks damages against him and the three officers.

via NBC News|
#assault#corrections-officer#georgia
tragic-accident1 year ago

"Tragic Loss: Ohio Corrections Officer Fatally Injured in Training Exercise"

A corrections officer at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, Lt. Rodney Osborne, has tragically died after being shot during a training exercise at the corrections training academy. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, which is believed to have been a tragic accident. Lt. Osborne, a beloved 13-year employee, was recently named employee of the year by his colleagues. Governor Mike DeWine has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Lt. Osborne's service.

via WSAZ|
#accident#corrections-officer#investigation
crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Brave K-9 Sacrificed in Virginia Prison Attack by MS-13 Gang"

A Virginia police dog named Rivan was fatally stabbed and kicked by MS-13 gang members during an attack at Sussex I State Prison while accompanying corrections officer Kharmishia Phillip Fields. The K-9, who had been part of the unit since 2019, died despite attempted lifesaving measures. Officer Fields, who was unharmed due to her training and Rivan's actions, received the agency's full support. The inmates involved, three of whom are verified MS-13 members from El Salvador and Guatemala, were in the U.S. illegally and incarcerated for serious charges. The Virginia Department of Corrections plans to pursue prosecution, and an investigation into the assault is ongoing.

via CBS News|
#corrections-officer#crime-and-justice#k-9
crime2 years ago

"New York Corrections Officer Arrested for Allegedly Forcing Inmate into Sexual Act"

A New York corrections officer, Jason Middleton, has been arrested and charged with third-degree criminal sexual act and official misconduct after allegedly forcing an inmate to perform a sexual act while threatening repercussions. An investigation found that Middleton took the inmate into a blind spot where security cameras couldn't capture the incident. Middleton allegedly demanded the inmate perform oral sex, and the inmate complied out of fear of contraband being planted in his cell. Middleton's arrest highlights the importance of upholding trust and safety within the criminal justice system.

via Yahoo News|
#arrest#corrections-officer#crime
crime2 years ago

Inmate Allegedly Holds Officer Hostage, Commits Sexual Assault

A South Carolina inmate, Timothy Darren Sherard, has been charged with taking a hostage, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, and possession of a weapon during a violent crime after allegedly holding a corrections officer against her will, threatening her with a sharp object, and forcing her to have sex with him. The officer had marks on her neck consistent with manual strangulation.

via WSPA 7News|
#corrections-officer#crime#hostage
crime2 years ago

Alabama prisoner Casey White receives life sentence for jail escape with help from official.

Casey White, an Alabama prisoner who escaped with the help of a corrections officer, received a life sentence for the escape. The officer, Vicky White, took her own life as police closed in following a manhunt across three states. Casey White apologized for the escape and pleaded guilty to escape in exchange for prosecutors dropping a felony murder charge involving Vicky White’s death. He still faces an Aug. 14 capital murder trial for the 2015 slaying of Connie Ridgeway in Rogersville, Alabama.

via The Associated Press|
#alabama#capital-murder-trial#corrections-officer
crime2 years ago

Alabama Inmate Sentenced to Life for Officer-Aided Escape and Murder Claim

Casey White, an Alabama inmate who escaped from jail with the help of a corrections officer, Vicky White, was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree escape. He had been on the run for 11 days before being arrested, while Vicky White died after a police chase in Indiana. Casey White had a murder charge dismissed in exchange for a guilty plea to escape charges. He was already serving a 75-year sentence for previous convictions.

via The New York Times|
#alabama#corrections-officer#crime
crime2 years ago

"Escapee Casey White Receives Life Sentence for Jailbreak and Confessed Murder"

Casey White has been sentenced to life in prison for his escape from the Lauderdale County Detention Center in Alabama in April 2022 with corrections officer Vicky White, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound during their capture. Casey White was charged with felony murder in connection to Vicky White's death but pleaded guilty to the lesser included offense of escape as part of a plea deal. He still faces murder charges for the 2015 death of Connie Ridgeway, and a trial is set for August.

via CNN|
#alabama#casey-white#corrections-officer
crime2 years ago

Minnesota Corrections Officer Killed in Wisconsin Standoff

Tyler Abel, a 42-year-old Minnesota corrections officer, was shot and killed by officers in a western Wisconsin standoff over the weekend. Abel had exited his house with a long gun to confront the officers who had responded to a domestic disturbance call. The two law enforcement officers who fired their guns are on administrative leave, and the Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating. Abel was well-liked and highly regarded by many staff at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater where he worked.

via CBS News|
#corrections-officer#crime#domestic-disturbance
crime2 years ago

Alabama man pleads guilty to jail escape and murder charge dropped.

Casey White, an Alabama inmate who escaped jail with the help of a corrections officer, pleaded guilty to a first-degree escape charge in exchange for the murder charge he faced in the officer's death being dropped. The officer, Vicky White, died of a gunshot wound during a police chase that ended in Indiana. Casey White was returned to prison and is already serving a 75-year sentence for attempted murder, burglary, kidnapping, and robbery. He will be sentenced on June 8.

via Gadsden Times|
#alabama#corrections-officer#crime
crime2 years ago

Cook County Corrections Officer Charged with Murder in Niles Nightclub Shooting

A Cook County corrections officer, Alan Kettina, has been charged with first-degree murder after a deadly shooting in the parking lot of a suburban nightclub in Niles, Illinois. Kettina was taken into custody at the scene and has been working as a correctional officer since November 2021. He is the third recent Cook County correctional officer to be arrested.

via WGN TV Chicago|
#arrest#cook-county#corrections-officer
crime2 years ago

Hays County Officer Indicted for Inmate Shooting

A Hays County corrections officer, identified as Isaiah Garcia, has been indicted on a deadly conduct charge for the shooting of Joshua Wright, an inmate who was being held pre-trial at a Kyle hospital in December. Garcia shot Wright after he allegedly tried to escape and assaulted Garcia. The Texas Rangers conducted the investigation, and the results, including the body-worn camera video, were presented to the grand jury. Deadly conduct is charged as a third-degree felony offense, with a possible punishment of two to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

via KXAN.com|
#corrections-officer#crime#deadly-shooting