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Hong Kong Corrections Chief Vows to Stand Firm After Officer Attacked by Alleged Triad Group

Hong Kong’s top prison official has forcefully spoken out following an attack on a correctional officer, indicating that the department remains steadfast against violent threats, even those allegedly stemming from organized criminal groups. Commissioner of Correctional Services Wong Kwok-hing expressed his strong condemnation of the incident during a visit to the United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong, where the injured officer is currently recuperating in stable condition. “The Correctional Services Department stands firmly against any …

Inmate Serving Life Sentence Receives Additional 13-15 Years for Brutal Attack on Massachusetts Corrections Officer

WOBURN, Mass. — In a recent court hearing, Roy Booth, 42, admitted to the violent attack on a corrections officer at MCI-Shirley last year, resulting in severe injuries to the officer. The Middlesex Superior Court handed down a sentence of 13 to 15 years which Booth will serve consecutively to an existing life sentence for a previous murder conviction in Virginia. The court found Booth guilty of mayhem and armed assault with intent to murder. …

Jacksonville Corrections Officer Killed in Early Morning Gas Station Incident; Suspect Still at Large

Jacksonville, FL – A Jacksonville corrections officer was tragically killed early Saturday morning during an altercation at a local gas station. The incident, which has since led to a nationwide manhunt for the assailant, occurred near Jacksonville International Airport. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has identified the officer as Brad McNew, a 24-year veteran of the force. Sheriff T.K. Waters reported that the altercation took place shortly after 1:00 a.m. at a Love’s gas station. It …

Massachusetts Corrections Officials and Union Urged to Collaborate for Enhanced Prison Safety After Recent Officer Stabbing Incident

BOSTON — In the wake of a violent incident at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center that left five correction officers injured, the Massachusetts Department of Corrections is urging the union that represents these workers to join forces in bolstering prison safety measures. Last week’s attack, which resulted in severe injuries including 12 stab wounds to one officer, has accelerated discussions about security and working conditions within the state’s prisons. Interim Correction Commissioner Shawn Jenkins reached out to …

State Senator Demands Reform After Brutal Attack on Corrections Officers at Souza-Baranowski Prison

SHIRLEY, Mass. — An assault that injured five guards at the Souza-Baranowski Corrections Center has renewed calls for systemic changes within Massachusetts’ maximum security prisons. The incident on Wednesday not only highlighted the ongoing issue of violence but also resurrected concerns about the welfare of corrections personnel and the effectiveness of inmate programs designed to reduce such risks. State Sen. Jamie Eldridge, a central figure in Massachusetts’ criminal justice reform efforts, stressed the negative influence …

Five Former Corrections Officers Charged with Murder Over Inmate’s Death in Missouri Prison Incident

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Five former corrections officers from a maximum-security prison have been charged in connection with the death of inmate Othel Moore Jr., who died under controversial circumstances during a routine cell search operation on Dec. 8. The incident, which escalated to a fatal confrontation, has drawn attention to what critics describe as entrenched issues within prison management and oversight. The former officers, previously part of the emergency response team at Jefferson City …

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 …