NDCS News Releases

NDCS News Releases

Two Staff Members Arrested at TSCI

October 21, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-57)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

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

October 21, 2017 (Tecumseh, Neb.) – Today, at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI), Richard Fries (53) and Ryan Tokar (31) were arrested on contraband-related charges.

Fries has been employed as a corporal at TSCI since 1/17/17. Tokar has been employed as a corporal at TSCI since 11/28/16. Both are lodged in the Johnson County Jail.

Due to the active investigation, no additional information is available at this time.

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Director Frakes Reports on Corrections Progress to Legislature

October 20, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-56)

CONTACT:

Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

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

(LINCOLN, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes appeared before the Nebraska Justice System Special Oversight Committee (LR 127) of the Legislature to share about the progress of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. A copy of Director Frakes’ prepared remarks and handouts are attached.

Director Frakes told the committee the agency accomplished a tremendous amount of work over the past two and a half years. He said, “None of this could have been achieved...Read more

Director Frakes Releases FY 2017 Strategic Plan Progress Report

October 18, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-55)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

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

October 18, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes released the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services’ (NDCS) strategic plan progress report . It covers initiatives such as capital investments, expanded programming, improved security, mission-specific housing and data-driven decisions.

Director Frakes said, “The NDCS team has...Read more

Inmate Death

October 10, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-54)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

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

October 10, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Donald Krisor (54), inmate #83738, died at 4:17 a.m. today at Bryan Hospital. Krisor was serving a 30 year sentence for manslaughter and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony from Douglas County.

He was assigned to the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution. His sentence began on March 24, 2016; his tentative release date was August 5, 2032.

Cause of death has not been determined; Krisor was receiving treatment for...Read more

Staff Member Arrested at Nebraska State Penitentiary

October 6, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-53)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

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

October 6, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Jami Cutshall (33) was arrested by the Nebraska State Patrol on several charges related to the introduction of contraband. She is lodged in the Lancaster County Jail with charges of unauthorized communications with a committed offender; unlawful acts by a corrections employee and sex abuse of an inmate or parolee.

The arrest is a result of the investigation into the suspected K2 (synthetic cannabinoid) incidents that occurred at...Read more

Frakes Announces Bold New Recruitment and Retention Initiatives

October 2, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-52)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

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

October 2, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced the implementation of bold, unprecedented strategies to address recruiting challenges at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services’ (NDCS) largest facilities, and the persistent retention challenges at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI).

“These initiatives represent an innovative approach to compensation that invests in our people at our facilities with the greatest needs...Read more

Nebraska State Penitentiary in Modified Operations - No Visits Today

October 1, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-51)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

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

October 1, 2017 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) is currently in modified operations. All visits are cancelled for Sunday.

Over the last 24 hours, there have been at least 15 inmates suspected of using K2 (synthetic cannabinoid). Investigators will be brought in to determine sources and other relevant information.

Due to the active investigation, this is all the information available.

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Staff Member Arrested at the Omaha Correctional Center

September 22, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-50)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

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

September 22, 2017 (Omaha, Neb.) – Today, Tre King, food service specialist at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC), was arrested on several charges related to contraband.

King, (23), had a personal cell phone in his possession inside the facility today. OCC staff had information to suggest King was involved in the introduction of contraband. Today, they interviewed him and found evidence to support his involvement.

“The introduction of contraband is a serious...Read more

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