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Inmate dies at hospital

September 16, 2020 (Omaha, Neb.) Jose Cruz #75857, age 59, died today at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). He was incarcerated at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC).

Cruz started serving his sentence on May 24, 2012. He was serving 14- to 24-years on charges out of Madison County that included four counts of delivery/intent to deliver a hazardous drug (methamphetamine), one count of conspiracy to deliver (methamphetamine)...Read more

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CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

NDCS staff members positive for COVID-19

September 13, 2020 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced that four staff members with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) are positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). Three staff members are employed at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP). The fourth person is employed at the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center (DEC). All four staff members are self-isolating at home....Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (20-147)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

NDCS staff members positive for COVID-19

September 11, 2020 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced that six staff members with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) are positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The staff members are employed at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP). All individuals are self-isolating at home.

Notification will be provided to those who live and work in that facility as to the...Read more