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BELLEFONTE, PA — The State Correctional Institution at Rockview is at the center of a formal inquiry following the death of inmate Gary Vandenberg. The 52-year-old prisoner was found unresponsive in …
Inmate’s Death at Rockview Correctional Facility Under Investigation Read More
COLLEGEVILLE, PA — The State Correctional Institution at Phoenix faced a grave situation on November 1, 2024, as inmate Shaun Harden, aged 45, was discovered unresponsive in his cell. Harden’s condition …
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MECHANICSBURG, PA —The Department of Corrections Parole and Probation has received bullet and stab protective vests for their K9 officers, courtesy of Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. This generous contribution …
Protecting Paws: Lifesaving Vests Boost Safety for Law Enforcement K9s Read More BELLEFONTE PA — The State Correctional Institution at Rockview has reported the death of inmate Reginald Hawkins, aged 69, who was discovered unresponsive in his cell on the morning of October …
Inmate Found Dead at Rockview Correctional Facility: Investigation Underway Read More
HOUTZDALE, PA — The State Correctional Institution at Houtzdale is currently under scrutiny following the death of inmate Anthony James Raimo. The 37-year-old was discovered unresponsive in his cell in …
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MECHANICSBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) is organizing a series of job fairs aimed at filling a variety of positions at key correctional institutions, SCI Phoenix and …
Unlock Your Future: Join Pennsylvania’s Corrections Team at Upcoming Job Fairs! Read More
FRACKVILLE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has reported the death of inmate Jason Roe, 44, at the State Correctional Institution at Mahanoy. Roe was discovered unresponsive in his …
Inmate Found Unresponsive at Mahanoy State Prison – Investigation Underway Read More CHESTER, PA — On August 28, 2024, Kevin Campbell, an inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Chester, was discovered unresponsive in his cell. Prison staff, along with emergency medical …
Inmate Found Deceased at Chester Correctional Facility Read More
MECHANICSBURG, PA — In a significant boost to the safety of canine officers, 24 Department of Corrections K9s are set to be outfitted with specially designed bullet and stab protective …
Pennsylvania’s Four-Legged Heroes to Receive Protective Vests in Memory of Kathy W. Coldewey Read More MECHANICSBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PADOC) and the Shapiro Administration celebrated corrections school principal Michelle Lipko from SCI Waymart for earning a 2024 Governor’s Award for Excellence. …
Pennsylvania Principal Honored for Transforming Inmate Education Read More