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Corrections Officer Hospitalized After Violent Assault by Inmate at Middlesex Jail

Billerica, Massachusetts – A corrections officer in Billerica recently found himself in the hospital after being seriously injured during an attack by an infamous inmate at the Middlesex Jail and House of Correction. The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office reported that the assault, perpetrated by Patrick D. Litchfield, 32, on April 26, appeared to be unprovoked. Following the incident, the injured officer was discharged from the hospital and is now recuperating at home. Meanwhile, Litchfield, who has …

Off-Duty St. Landry Parish Corrections Deputy Fatally Shot in Opelousas Tragedy

Opelousas, Louisiana – A tragic shooting incident took the life of an off-duty St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy on Tuesday night, as confirmed by the Opelousas Police Department. The victim, identified as Chanterria “Mackey” Albert, 23, succumbed to her injuries at an Opelousas hospital following the shooting on Park Avenue. Another individual was also wounded in the incident but is reported to be in stable condition. Authorities were alerted to the situation after …

Miami-Dade Corrections Officer Faces Arrest for Alleged Domestic Violence

Miami, Florida – A Miami-Dade County corrections officer has been arrested on charges of domestic violence, adding to concerns about the conduct of law enforcement officials off-duty. The officer, whose name has not been released, was taken into custody following an incident involving a family member. The arrest highlights the importance of holding those in positions of authority accountable for their actions both on and off the job. The Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department has …

Escapes, Deaths, and Suicide Attempts Rock Alabama Department of Corrections Facilities

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – On Monday, a series of disturbing incidents unfolded across multiple Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) facilities, leading to several deaths, an escape, and an attempted suicide. The grim events unfolded at Staton Correctional Facility, Limestone Correctional Facility, and William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility. At Staton, an individual escaped from prison, identified as Jordan Thomas, a convicted murderer. In addition, Keith Holley, a diabetic inmate who had his leg amputated while imprisoned, tragically …

Family Sues Georgia Department of Corrections Over Inmate’s Death Due to Alleged Neglect

MACON, Ga. – A lawsuit filed in the U.S. Middle District of Georgia alleges that a Georgia Department of Corrections employee ignored warning signs that a man was in danger before being stabbed to death by his cellmate at Macon State Prison. The suit claims that the employee, Lieutenant Latrice Hatcher, had the opportunity to intervene and prevent the tragic outcome. The victim, Joseph Walter Brown, was serving a 20-year sentence at Macon State Prison …