Agency News Agency News April 03, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is mourning the line of duty death of Rivan, a K-9 killed while heroically protecting its assigned Corrections Officer, staff, and inmates at Sussex I State Prison. On …
Agency News Agency News April 02, 2024 Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Officer Randy Bogle and seven probationers from the Appalachian Men’s Community Corrections Alternative Program (CCAP) in Honaker assisted the Virginia Department of Forestry …
Agency News Agency News April 01, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections is celebrating National Second Chance Month throughout the month of April, highlighting former inmates and supervisees who have made a positive return to society. Second Chance …
Agency News Agency News April 01, 2024 A former Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Officer in Training (OIT) has been arrested after she was caught attempting to smuggle a cell phone and its charger into Sussex I State Prison. Former OIT Kanasia …
Agency News April 01, 2024 The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) and partners ViaPath and Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI) are expanding access to video visitation at Deerfield Correctional Complex and Pocahontas State Correctional Center in …
Agency News Agency News March 26, 2024 A former Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) inmate has been charged with the felony assault of three corrections officers at State Farm Correctional Center. Inmate Ronald Edward Whitehead, 35, is charged with …
Agency News Agency News March 21, 2024 Throughout March, Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) facilities and probation and parole districts across the Commonwealth have engaged with children in their respective communities for National Reading Month. …
Press Release March 13, 2024 RICHMOND — Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) students had a banner year in 2023, with 430 receiving their High School Equivalency (HSE, commonly referred to as a GED) in the calendar year. The number more than triples …
Agency News Agency News March 06, 2024 Nine inmates at Buckingham Correctional Center recently became the first individuals incarcerated in a Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) facility to receive certification as Peer Recovery Specialists (PRS). …
Press Release March 04, 2024 RICHMOND — National nonprofit Freedom Reads today opened 32 “Freedom Libraries” at the Virginia Department of Corrections’ (VADOC) Dillwyn and Buckingham correctional centers. Eighteen libraries will be placed in housing units …
Press Release February 28, 2024 RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Corrections’ (VADOC) Greensville Correctional Center is hosting an innovative program intended to help inmates with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The Residential Illicit Drug Use Program …
Press Release February 21, 2024 RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is continuing its efforts to halt the attempted stream of drugs and contraband into its facilities, by urging individuals to anonymously call its recently created …
Press Release February 07, 2024 RICHMOND — A former Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) employee pled guilty to smuggling a cell phone to an inmate inside Haynesville Correctional Center. Erica Shaie Morrow, 32, received a 3-year sentence with 3 …
Press Release January 22, 2024 RICHMOND — Two inmates and one civilian visitor have been formally indicted by Southampton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric A. Cooke for separate, drug-related incidents in 2023 at the Virginia Department of Corrections’ ( …
Press Release January 18, 2024 RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) recently welcomed a delegation from Morocco and shared its expertise on the corrections accreditation process. On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the VADOC hosted the Moroccan …
Press Release January 16, 2024 RICHMOND — The “Pixie’s Pen Pals” partnership between the VADOC and Virginia nonprofit FETCH A Cure pairs inmates at Beaumont with homeless dogs from Virginia animal shelters. Professional dog trainers guide the inmate dog …
Press Release January 12, 2024 RICHMOND — Prison Road (Route 699) in Buckingham County, which provides access to Buckingham and Dillwyn Correctional centers, is currently closed due to recent inclement weather. Visitors can access these correctional …
Press Release January 12, 2024 RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is investigating after a contracted staff member was found with contraband concealed on her person. The incident occurred at approximately 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3 at …
Press Release January 09, 2024 RICHMOND — Two female visitors at a Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) facility were arrested after a vehicle search led to the recovery of a handgun, drugs, and other contraband. VADOC staff members acted on …
Press Release December 26, 2023 RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) and its public safety partners continue to combat sexual abuse against children. District 29, Fairfax Probation and Parole, supported local detectives from the …
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