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Missing records could let inmates pass criminal checks

Fingerprint records and criminal histories are missing for some inmates in Arizona, meaning when they’re released they could pass background checks

December 13, 2015 05:12 PM

Idaho inmate who scaled fence to escape, made Facebook updates recaptured in Mexico

The U.S. Marshal’s Service says 38-year-old Nicholas Grove was recently arrested in Tulum, Mexico, and on Friday was turned over to U.S. authorities

November 08, 2015 11:02 AM

Probation and Parole

Minn. probation officer honored for helping victims of violence

A 41-year veteran McLeod County probation officer was recently honored with the Inspire Award, after he was nominated by a domestic violence victim’s advocacy group

November 04, 2015 04:08 PM

Capital Punishment

Death penalty in ‘Grim Sleeper’ case was ‘long time coming’

Police didn’t connect the crimes to a serial killer for years

June 08, 2016 02:41 PM

Corrections1 Career Resources

Expert: NOLA jail deputy picked up inmate by throat

Dangerous violence has continued even after a move to new facilities last September

June 07, 2016 02:47 PM

Arrests and Sentencing

3 arraigned in connection with Mont. prison drug smuggling case

It’s not clear if these cases are related to charges recently filed against a state CO

June 02, 2016 02:35 PM

CO suffers broken nose, fractured jaw, concussion in inmate attack

Deputy was attacked Saturday at the Greene County Jail

May 31, 2016 02:55 PM

Parole hearings begin for juveniles with long prison terms

Connecticut’s law eliminated automatic life sentences for juvenile offenders

May 31, 2016 02:30 PM

Death row inmate says Mormon church interfered in his trial

Douglas Lovell is appealing a second jury verdict that sent him back to death row last year in the rape and murder of Joyce Yost

May 31, 2016 12:34 PM

Officer Safety

Official: CO who opened exploding package is critically hurt

The FBI is aiding state police and local law enforcers with the investigation

May 31, 2016 12:40 AM