NDCS News Releases

NDCS News Releases

NDCS inmate found deceased in Lincoln hotel

July 29, 2019

NDCS inmate found deceased in Lincoln hotel July 27, 2019 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Craig Haynes (49), #82305 was found deceased this afternoon in the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel at 808 R Street in Lincoln. Haynes, an inmate at the Community Correctional Center-Lincoln (CCC-L), was employed at the hotel. He was assigned there as part of a work release program.

Haynes was sentenced 10- to 12- years out of Lancaster County for driving under the influence, operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest, false reporting, 3rd degree assault and making terroristic threats. He had a parole hearing set for January of 2020 and a tentative...Read more

NSP staff members injured in assault

July 18, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (19-39)

CONTACT Erika Hill, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5712 | erika.hill@nebraska.gov

NSP staff members injured in assault

July 18, 2019 (Lincoln, Neb.) – An inmate assaulted two staff members at the Nebraska State Penitentiary on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. One staff member sustained a serious injury* including a cut that needed a topical adhesive and bruising. The second staff member sustained bruising.

The incident happened just before 6:00 p.m. An inmate verbally threatened a staff member and punched the staff...Read more

Missing CCCL inmate arrested

July 15, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (19-38)

CONTACT Erika Hill, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5712 | erika.hill@nebraska.gov

Missing CCCL inmate arrested

July 15, 2019 (Lincoln, Neb.) – An inmate who left the Community Corrections Center-Lincoln (CCC-L) has been arrested by the Hastings Police Department. Anthony Mattison (30), #84578 was reported missing after leaving the facility on June 29, 2019.

Mattison is serving a six to 11 year sentence for theft by receiving stolen property out of Platte County. His tentative release date is...Read more

LCC staff members injured in separate assaults

July 10, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (19-37)

CONTACT Erika Hill, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5712 | erika.hill@nebraska.gov

LCC staff members injured in separate assaults

July 10, 2019 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Two staff members were injured at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC) on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 as a result of two separate assaults. Both of those incidents resulted in serious* injuries.

The first incident happened just after 1:00 p.m. An inmate approached the staff member from behind and punched him in the face. The injured staff member was...Read more

Missing CCCL inmate arrested

July 9, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (19-36)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

July 9, 2019 (Lincoln, Neb.) – An inmate who left the Community Corrections Center-Lincoln (CCC-L) this morning has been arrested by the Nebraska State Patrol. William Mathes #87946 was reported missing when he did not appear at his place of work. He was apprehended in Lincoln, NE.

Mathes is serving a three- to- four year sentence for violating the Nebraska Sex Offender Registration Act in Lancaster County. His tentative release date is...Read more

Inmate missing from community correctional facility

July 9, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (19-35)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

Inmate missing from community correctional facility

July 9, 2019 (Lincoln, Neb.) -- Authorities have been notified about an inmate missing from the Community Corrections Center-Lincoln (CCC-L). William Mathes #87946 was reported missing when he did not appear at his place of work this morning.

CCC-L is one of two community custody facilities operated by NDCS. Community custody is the lowest custody level and the least...Read more

CCCL staff member injured in assault

July 3, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (19-34)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

CCCL staff member injured in assault

July 3, 2019 (Lincoln, Neb.) – An inmate at the Community Corrections Center-Lincoln (CCC-L) assaulted a staff member on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, resulting in a serious* injury.

The incident happened around 6:30 p.m. The inmate had already pushed several inmates from the back when he ran up to the staff member and pushed her, causing the front of her head to strike a window. The...Read more

Inmate missing from community correctional facility

June 29, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (19-33)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

June 29, 2019 (Lincoln, Neb.) -- Authorities have been notified about an inmate missing from the Community Corrections Center-Lincoln (CCC-L). Anthony Mattison #84578 left the facility shortly after 6:00 a.m. on June 29, 2019.

CCC-L is one of two community custody facilities operated by NDCS. Community custody is the lowest custody level and the least restrictive facility. Inmates are allowed to participate in work opportunities, attend school and religious services with...Read more

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