Staff Misconduct
This topic features news, training and information related to cases involving potential or perceived misconduct in corrections. This section serves the important function of pointing out, not pointing fingers, when a CO has gone outside the lines.
An independent investigation found Oregon’s chief prison doctor and his boss mismanaged inmate medical care, causing delays and harming patients
The Broad River Correctional Institute captain smuggled cellphones and SIM cards while collecting nearly $280,000 in bribes, prosecutors say
The correction officer allegedly tried to bypass security by repeatedly removing layers of clothing, but a search of his vest exposed the hidden contraband
Defense argued the two performed as trained when confronted with a man who was “delusional, hallucinating, combative” and high on methamphetamine
The indictments are the latest development in a state criminal probe that resulted in significant fallout, including the departure of the state’s corrections commissioner
Security cameras in the Fairfield County Jail captured the inmates and officers wrestling on video
Union’s national vice president of women and fair practice said the abuses at the Victorville prison complex were among “the worst that I’ve seen.”
PREA criminalizes any sexual relationship between correctional officers and inmates because of the “imbalance of power”
Sgt. Deandre Adams violated policy in failing to adequately check on Chad Isaak, according to a termination letter
Documentation revealed that the CO worked as a reserve officer as well as a real estate agent while out on workers’ compensation
“This serves as a reminder that individuals, no matter their status, will be held accountable,” an attorney said
An official designated a relative be hired as an intelligence officer even though that person hadn’t applied and someone else had already been chosen
The report cites failure to check detainees, slow emergency responses, and vacant posts
The officer wanted the victim to “behave himself,” according to the affidavit
Alex Toro pleaded not guilty to a four-count indictment alleging he’s been moonlighting as a drug dealer
In an online post, the “good verbal” writers defended their memes as dark humor by people with difficult, little-appreciated jobs
John Basco’s death is the 14th this year at the jail, which has faced criticism over inmate deaths, escapes and other incidents
According to county detectives, the attack occurred last month after the CO unlocked a cell and allowed two inmates to enter the cell and assault the inmate in it
Werner Gramajo, a senior corrections officer at Northern State Prison in Newark, smuggled cash and goods into the prison for Thomas De Vingo, a 64-year-old inmate
Faith Rose Gratz, 24, pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of conspiring to distribute methamphetamine
Officials are seeking a 10-year prison sentence for James Theodore Highhouse
The former CO says he’s “deeply remorseful”
Suit alleges Associate Warden Antonio Pires, 48, used his position to “manipulate and coerce” her into a brief sexual relationship and then gave her unfavorable assignments when she ended it
Ray Garcia, 55, former warden at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, Calif., already faces federal charges alleging he sexually abused inmates and forced them to pose nude for him
Thomas Lee Hicks, 30, faces a count of second-degree murder and child cruelty charges in connection with the Aug. 9 incident
The 25 state correctional officers were accused in 2019 of using excessive force against inmates and functioning as a criminal enterprise in jails around the city
Arcadio Rodriguez, 30, who worked at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange, was arrested, and his employment with the department is pending termination
Court ruled a jury could find that punching the inmate in the face and applying pressure to her neck, back and legs after her resistance was controlled was excessive
Knowingly filing a false report could lead to termination and criminal charges
Prosecutor will not oppose post-conviction litigation in eight cases following a 2019 review of cases related to allegations of police misconduct involving Reynaldo Guevara
Rape and sexual battery of female inmates at the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center “was rampant, routine, and widespread,” according to the woman’s lawsuit
The incident drew national attention when Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced that the reporter who wrote the story was under criminal investigation
Gregory A. Evans admitted he abused an inmate by strangling him, putting him in a chokehold, and punching him in April 2021