Congrats to this group of men for successfully completing the Level Up program at the Reception and Treatment Center.

The 12-week peer-facilitated program and support circles are supported by the Community Justice Center and tackle topics such as personal growth, internal change and breaking gang ties. Throughout the program, participants openly share about themselves, the impact of their crimes and their plan for ongoing change. #Programs #TRANSFORMNebraskRead more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (25-08)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

February 20, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Donald Wakefield #216917, age 54, died yesterday at the Reception and Treatment Center.

Wakefield’s sentence began on July 10, 2023. He was serving a sentence of seven to 10 years out of Sarpy County for fourth offense driving under the influence.

While the cause of death has not yet been determined, Wakefield was being treated for a medical condition. As is the case whenever an inmate dies in the custody of the...Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (25-06)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

February 5, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Edwards Adams #65706, age 83, died yesterday at the Reception and Treatment Center.

Adams’ sentence began on April 2, 2007. He was serving a sentence of 85 years to life for second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and use of a firearm to commit a felony.

While the cause of death has not yet been determined, Adams was being treated for a medical condition. As is the case whenever an inmate dies in the...Read more