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"Virginia K-9 Sacrifices Life to Protect Officer and Inmate from Prisoner Attack"

A K-9 named Rivan, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois, died after being "violently and repeatedly stabbed and kicked" by inmates affiliated with the MS-13 gang while protecting a correctional officer responding to a violent attack at the Sussex I State Prison in Virginia. The officer, Kharmishia Phillip Fields, was unharmed due to her training and Rivan's courageous actions. The inmates involved were verified members of MS-13 and were in the U.S. illegally. The Virginia Department of Corrections intends to seek prosecution of the inmates to the fullest extent of the law, and a memorial service is being planned for Rivan.

via ABC News|

#crime-and-justice #heroism #k-9

law-and-crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Virginia Department of Corrections to Shut Down Multiple Prisons, Including Augusta Correctional Center

The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) has announced the closure of Augusta Correctional Center, Sussex II State Prison, Haynesville Correctional Unit #17, and Stafford Community Corrections Alternative Program (CCAP) by July 1, 2024. The decision was made to enhance employee, inmate, and probationer safety, address staffing challenges, and reduce maintenance costs. VADOC is working to find job placements for affected employees and will transfer inmates to other VADOC facilities based on security level and classification. The VADOC will also assume control of Lawrenceville Correctional Center, the only privately operated prison in Virginia, at the end of the current contract term. Governor Glenn Youngkin plans to introduce a budget to provide additional funding for the VADOC to safely assume control of the facility.

via WHSV|

#employee-safety #facility-closures #governor-glenn-youngkin

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Inmate in White Gown Escapes Hospital, Authorities Launch Search

A massive search is underway for Naseem Roulack, an inmate from Greensville Correctional Center, who escaped from two guards at St. Mary's Hospital in Henrico County, Virginia. The hospital was placed on lockdown as state and local law enforcement agencies began searching for Roulack, who was last seen casually walking in the Near West End. He is described as a 21-year-old Black male with facial tattoos, including "Cut Throat" on his right cheek. Roulack was serving a 13-year sentence for aggravated malicious wounding, grand larceny, and hit and run. Authorities have recovered his medical gown and restraints, and anyone with information is urged to call 911.

via CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR|

#crime #henrico-county #inmate-escape