Correctional Archives

Former Educator Convicted of Sexual Assault and Murder Passes Away in Los Angeles Correctional Facility

Los Angeles — A former school teacher, sentenced to life in prison for murder and sexual assault, has died in a Los Angeles jail, authorities confirmed. The individual, who had been in custody for several years, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Men’s Central Jail on a Saturday morning. Despite immediate response efforts by jail staff and paramedics, the former teacher was pronounced dead at the scene. The exact cause of death has …

Escalating Legal Actions Pursued Following Inmate Fatalities at Waupun Correctional Facility

Waupun, Wis. — A series of federal lawsuits have been initiated following several inmate deaths at Waupun Correctional Institution, shedding light on serious allegations concerning the conditions and oversight within the high-security Wisconsin prison. Families of the deceased allege that negligence and a failure in adhering to safety and health protocols contributed to their relatives’ untimely deaths. The legal actions seek accountability and reforms in the treatment of inmates, pointing to a broader issue of …

Legal Turmoil at Waupun Correctional: Warden and Staff Arrested Amid Lawsuits and Calls for Civil Rights Probe

WAUPUN, Wis. — Following a series of alarming events at Waupun Correctional Institution, the public’s attention has been drawn to the prison following the recent arrest of its warden and eight other staff members. These arrests are connected to the deaths of inmates which are now under active investigation by the Dodge County Sheriff, who made the situation public two weeks prior. Amidst this upheaval, there are mounting legal challenges against the facility with four …

Wisconsin Warden Charged with Felony Misconduct in Office following Inmate Deaths at Waupun Correctional Institution

Waupun, Wisconsin – The Waupun Correctional Institution is at the center of a scandal as Warden Randall Hepp faces a felony misconduct charge related to inmate deaths. This revelation comes as part of an ongoing investigation by the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, which is shedding light on concerning incidents at the facility. Notably, Hepp is not the only one facing charges, as eight other individuals have also been implicated in the case. The investigation has …

Carrollton Gang Member Receives Sentence for Brutal Attack on Federal Correctional Officer

Atlanta, Georgia – A gang member from Carrollton has been sentenced for a violent assault on a Federal Correctional Officer in Atlanta. The incident occurred at a federal facility where the officer was attacked by the gang member, leading to serious injuries. The gang member, identified as a dangerous individual by the authorities, was found guilty of the assault and has been dealt with accordingly by the justice system. This case highlights the risks and …

Nine Individuals Arrested in Connection with Deaths at Waupun Correctional Institution

Waupun, Wisconsin – Following a rigorous investigation, the Warden and eight others at the Waupun Correctional Institution faced arrest and charges. The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference to address the investigations into four deaths at the facility, revealing that nine individuals were taken into custody. Among those arrested was Warden Randall Hepp, who was booked into the Dodge County Jail before the press conference. The charges were related to two of the …

Nine Arrested in Connection to In-Custody Deaths at Waupun Correctional Institution: Warden Faces Misconduct Charges

MADISON, Wis. – Nine individuals have been arrested after a series of deaths at the Waupun Correctional Institution, according to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office. Among those arrested is the warden of the facility, Randall Hepp, who faces charges of misconduct in public office. The other eight individuals are facing felony charges related to inmate abuse. The events leading to the arrests were marked by investigations into four deaths at the prison. The first death …

Two Inmates Dead, Multiple Injured in Lawton Correctional Facility Assault: Investigation Underway

Lawton, Oklahoma – A violent incident at the Lawton Correctional Facility on Friday resulted in the deaths of two inmates and multiple injuries, including a minor injury to an officer. The GEO Group, which owns the facility, confirmed that the incident involved multiple inmates on May 10. Two of the injured inmates were transferred to the hospital for treatment following the assault. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is currently investigating the inmate-on-inmate assault that took …

Inmate at Connecticut Correctional Center Arrested in Murder-For-Hire Plot Targeting Four People

New London, Connecticut – A shocking incident has unfolded at the Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Center in Montville, as an inmate stands accused of masterminding a murder-for-hire plot targeting four individuals. Joshua Peikert, 31, faces grave charges of conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to commit risk of injury to a child. Held on a substantial $500,000 bond, Peikert was brought before the state Superior Court in New London for arraignment. Connecticut State Police disclosed these details …

Philadelphia Prisons Commissioner Resigns Amid Escapes and Deaths: What’s Next for the City’s Correctional System?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Blanche Carney, the commissioner of Philadelphia’s Department of Prisons, is stepping down from her role following a string of inmate deaths and escapes. Carney, who has been overseeing the city’s four prisons and jails since 2016, announced her retirement in a letter to staff, with her last day set for April 5. Under Carney’s leadership, Philadelphia’s prisons have faced escalating violence and the escape of four inmates within a six-month period last …