NDCS News Releases

NDCS News Releases

Two inmates missing from CCC-O

March 20, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-25)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5721 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

March 20, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) – This evening, at approximately 8:14 p.m., the Community Corrections Center-Omaha (CCC-O) received an alert indicating two inmates had tampered with their electronic monitoring devices. Jose Villalpando #85156 and Trey Raitt #80804 were both at the center right before the alert, and their last known location was near the...Read more

Missing inmate arrested

March 13, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-24)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5721 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

March 13, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) – An inmate who escaped from the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) is back in the custody of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). Ronald Grant #63102 was arrested today by Lancaster County Sheriff deputies working with the Metro Area Fugitive Task Force. He is currently at the Reception and Treatment Center...Read more

NSP housing units impacted by broken water pipe

March 10, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-23)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5721 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

March 10, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) – A broken water pipe has caused four housing units to be placed on modified operations* at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP). Contractors immediately arrived at the facility this afternoon to address the issue. Portable restrooms and bottled water have been brought to the penitentiary for those who are...Read more

Missing inmate arrested

March 1, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-22)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5721 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

March 1, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) – An inmate who went missing from the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L) is back in the custody of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). Richard Reynolds #86969 was arrested today by the Council Bluffs Police Department on new charges. He was booked into the Pottawattamie County Jail in Council...Read more

NDCS announces call for VLS grant applications

February 22, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-21)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5721 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

February 22, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) – A program that provides men and women with employment and educational opportunities, skills training, job seeking, housing and other key resources is now accepting applications for its fifth grant cycle. Since 2015, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS), the Division of Parole Supervision (Parole) and...Read more

Inmate missing from community corrections facility

February 19, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-20)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5721 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

February 19, 2023 (Omaha, Neb.) – Authorities have been notified about an inmate missing from the Community Corrections Center – Omaha (CCC-O). The facility was notified by the electronic monitoring company that Julian Tapia #211752 had tampered with his electronic monitor earlier this evening. The electronic monitor was removed approximately a mile from...Read more

Missing inmate back in custody

February 19, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-19)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5721 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

February 19, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) – An inmate who went missing from the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L) is back in the custody of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). Dakota Parrott #88558 disappeared on February 17, 2023, when he did not return to the facility from his job in the community. He turned himself in the next...Read more

RTC inmate death

February 19, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-18)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5721 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

February 19, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Johnny Hernandez #52822, age 75, died on February 17, 2023, just after 5 p.m. at the Reception and Treatment Center (RTC), where he was incarcerated.

Mr. Hernandez’ sentence began on August 20, 1999. He was serving a 25 to 50 year sentence on charges of sexual assault, first degree, out of Madison County....Read more

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