FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (21-19)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

February 12, 2021 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Sondra Herring (45), a licensed practical nurse at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP), was arrested today by the Nebraska State Patrol for unauthorized communication with a prisoner (Neb. Rev. Stat. §83-417).

Herring has been employed by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since March 2013. Unauthorized communication with a prisoner is a Class IV felony.

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