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CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

October 14, 2020 (Lincoln, Neb.) – An inmate who disappeared from the Community Corrections Center-Lincoln (CCC-L) on October 2, 2020 was arrested yesterday by the Omaha Police Department. Officers took Bailey Scruggs #86344 into custody around 9:00 p.m. last night. He faces new charges including theft by unlawful taking and criminal impersonation.

Scruggs started serving his sentence on September 6, 2017. He is serving five to eight years on charges out of Douglas...Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (20-181)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

October 12, 2020 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced that a staff member with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The staff member is employed at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI). That person is self-isolating at home.

Notification will be provided to those who live and work in that facility as to the positive case. In addition, anyone who may have had close contact...Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (20-179)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

October 9, 2020 (Omaha, Neb.) – An inmate who left the Community Corrections Center-Omaha (CCC-O) two months ago, was arrested today by the Douglas County Sheriff’s office. Matthew Saxton #210110 had been missing since August 1, 2020 when he failed to go to his job in the community. At that time, his last known contact was at a girlfriend’s home. He left after they had an argument.

Saxton began serving his sentence on August 19, 2019. He is serving a four to seven year...Read more