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Missing CCC-L inmate arrested

February 25, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (21-25)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

February 25, 2021 (Lincoln, Neb.) – An inmate who left the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln on February 10, 2021 has been arrested by the Omaha Police Department. Davaughn Johnson #76406 was taken into custody around 6:00 p.m. on February 23, 2021 at 112th and Ellison.

Johnson started serving his sentence on August 29, 2012. He was sentenced to 13 years and two months to 23 years for multiple charges out of Lancaster County that include: accessory to a felony (...Read more

NDCS staff members positive for COVID-19

February 21, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (21-24) CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

February 21, 2021 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced that seven staff members with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) are positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The staff members are employed at the following locations: Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (3), Lincoln Correctional Center (3) and the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (1). All staff members are self-isolating at home.

Notification will be provided to those...Read more

NDCS staff members positive for COVID-19

February 17, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (21-23)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

February 17, 2021 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced that eight staff members with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) are positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The staff members are employed at the following locations: Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (2), Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (1), Lincoln Correctional Center (1), Diagnostic and Evaluation Center (1), Omaha Correctional Center (1), Community Corrections Center –...Read more

Missing community corrections inmate arrested in Omaha

February 16, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (21-22)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

February 16, 2021 (Lincoln, Neb.) – An inmate who failed to return to the Community Corrections Center-Lincoln (CCC-L) more than a month ago has been arrested by the Omaha Police Department. Anna Berg #392332 was taken into custody during a traffic stop at 42nd and G Street in Omaha on the afternoon of February 15, 2021. She faces new charges related to criminal impersonation – presenting a false identification to a law enforcement officer and driving while under suspension....Read more

NCYF inmates moved to OCC due to boiler issue

February 14, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (21-21)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

February 14, 2021 (Omaha, Neb.) Fifty-nine inmates living at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF) have been moved to the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC). Earlier today, it was noted that the boilers at NCYF were not operating at a level sufficient to fully heat the institution. Given the frigid outdoor temperatures, the decision was made to relocate inmates and staff members to OCC.

The inmates from NCYF are being housed in an area separate from other inmates...Read more

Work Ethic Camp piloting virtual visitation program

February 12, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (21-20)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

February 12, 2021 (McCook, Neb.) Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced that the Work Ethic Camp (WEC) will be piloting a new program aimed at increasing quality of life and strengthening community connections through the use of technology.

“During the COVID-19 pandemic, NDCS has increased the use of technology in order to continue meaningful programming opportunities,” said Director Frakes. “We are starting at WEC and will expand to other facilities over time.”

The...Read more

NDCS employee arrested

February 12, 2021

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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Inmate missing from community correctional facility

February 10, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (21-18)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

February 10, 2021 (Lincoln, Neb.) -- Authorities have been notified about an inmate missing from the Community Corrections Center-Lincoln (CCC-L). Davaughn Johnson #76406 had been at the center since August 2020 and had recently been granted parole pending completion of quarantine. The quarantine was in place due to a positive case of COVID-19 in the wing where he lived. There was no evidence of direct close contact.

Shortly before 2:00 p.m. today, staff were conducting a...Read more

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