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TEDx event to be held at Nebraska Correctional Center for Women

May 18, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-A6)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

May 17, 2018 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) will be participating in a TEDx event, hosted at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) on May 18.

“Being part of a TEDx event is a unique experience,” NDCS Director Scott R. Frakes said. “It brings an almost indescribable energy to the facility, which will be inspiring to participants and viewers alike.”

The event at NCCW is licensed by the nonprofit TED...Read more

Inmate Death at Nebraska State Penitentiary

May 8, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-13)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

May 8, 2018 (Lincoln, Neb.) – William J. Bland (68), #78761, died today at 6:15 a.m. at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. His sentence began on September 12, 2013. He was serving a 10 to 14 year sentence for possession of a controlled substance/cocaine (habitual criminal) from Lancaster County.

Cause of death has not been determined. As is the case whenever an inmate dies in the custody of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, a grand jury will conduct an...Read more

Inmate Death at TSCI

April 28, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-13)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

April 28, 2018 (Tecumseh, Neb.) – Adrian Eagle Elk (29), inmate #64741, died on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the Johnson County Hospital. He was assigned to the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution.

At approximately 7:00 a.m., staff members observed Eagle Elk unresponsive in his cell from an apparent suicide attempt. They immediately initiated CPR; Eagle Elk was transferred to the local hospital via emergency responders, where he was pronounced dead at 7:58 a.m....Read more

Inmate Death at TSCI

April 10, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-12)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

April 10, 2018 (Tecumseh, Neb.) – Isaiah Jones (74), #33355, died today at 1:35 a.m. at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution. His sentence began on Feb. 25, 1981. He was serving a life sentence for first degree murder (Douglas County).

Cause of death has not been determined; Jones was being treated for a long-term medical condition. As is the case whenever an inmate dies in the custody of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, a grand jury will...Read more

Inmate Death at TSCI

March 20, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-11)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

March 20, 2018 (Tecumseh, Neb.) – Rueben Reyes (34), inmate #77306, died on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at the Johnson County Hospital. He was assigned to the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution.

At approximately 2:30 p.m., staff members observed Reyes unresponsive in his cell from an apparent suicide attempt. They immediately began CPR; Reyes was transferred to the local hospital via emergency responders, where he was pronounced dead at 3:20 p.m.

Reyes was...Read more

Peers play important role in reentry planning

March 2, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-10)

CONTACT Cara Wilwerding, Communications Manager

OFFICE 402-479-5712 | cara.wilwerding@nebraska.gov

March 2, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Reentering society after years spent in prison can be a daunting task. That’s why incarcerated men at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC) have teamed up to inspire, motivate and educate their peers.

The Inner Circle, started in December 2016, is comprised of eight to 12 core members who help others create working plans to lead healthier lives during their time in Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) facilities – ultimately...Read more

Inmate Assaulted TSCI Team Member

March 2, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-09)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

March 2, 2018 (Tecumseh, Neb.) – An inmate at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) assaulted a staff member on Thursday, March 1, 2018.

At approximately 9:20 p.m., while conducting a facility count, staff members observed the inmate on the floor in his cell. The inmate was taken to the skilled nursing facility to be admitted for observation. During this time, the inmate went limp and then began to fight the three staff members who were escorting him....Read more

NDCS and Board of Parole File Joint Report on Discharges

February 1, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-08)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

​February 1, 2018 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) and the Nebraska Board of Parole (Board) filed the 2018 Discharge Report (attached). The report is required, by state statute, to describe the percentage of individuals who complete their entire NDCS sentence and are released with no supervision...Read more

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