He also served as Director of Governmental Affairs for the Arkansas State Police Association, and he served 17 years on the Arkansas State Police Foundation. Inmate Jones was a 32-year-old black male serving a 25-year sentence out of Pulaski County for rape. This loss is immeasurable and indescribable. A: Contact our office (501) 682-3850 and we will work with you on scheduling a hearing. On Saturday, November 28, 2020, staff at Ouachita River Correctional Unit observed inmate Demeckus Singleton #154615 hanging in a locked single-man cell. Freddie Childs, Cummins Unit, Lincoln County, J. Aaron Hawkins Sr. Center in Wrightsville, Ouachita River Correctional Unit in Malvern, Agent Christopher Studdard, Division of Community Correction Special Response Team, Sgt. They will also be required to post signs warning that children are not to trick-or-treat at their residences. (AP) Arkansas officials released 300 inmates early from the state's overcrowded prisons as a precaution during the coronavirus crisis. Park Superintendent Stewart Carlton agreed with Hurst and said removing overgrown vegetation from Mound A is a maintenance challenge at the 100-acre archeological complex that is home to some of the most significant remnants of Native American life in Arkansas. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. Each dog is assigned two inmate trainers who receive weekly instruction from professional dog trainers. Inmate Clay was pronounced dead at 10:49 a.m. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. This weekend, Arkansas families will celebrate Halloween for the fourth time since the enaction of Act 463 of 2019, which bars certain sex offenders from participating in Halloween-related activities. Building on the success of the first phase, both divisions have approved second phases. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) was immediately notified and responded to the unit. LITTE ROCK Gov. Inmate Singleton was pronounced dead at 12:20 p.m. 0. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS COMPLETES STATEWIDE HALLOWEEN SEX OFFENDER ENFORCEMENT EFFORT. The Department of Corrections will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Arkansas Department of Corrections (DOC) makes up roughly 6% of the states annual budget, so any opportunity for savings is hugely beneficial to taxpayers. For additional information, please contact Communications Director Dina Tyler atDina.Tyler@arkansas.gov or at 501-683-5191. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. The officer, whose injuries are not life threatening, was taken to a local medical center for treatment. Level 3 and 4 sex offenders who violate Act 463 restrictions may be charged with a Class D felony, serving up to 6 years in jail and a fine up to $10,000. Combined, the projects result in guaranteed savings of $3.2 million per year for Department. The East Arkansas Regional Unit inmate was undergoing treatment for COVID-related symptoms. The Arkansas Board of Corrections will meet on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 10 a.m. in the Arkansas State Police Training Room at the Wrightsville Unit. ARKANSAS DIVISION OF CORRECTION INMATE FOUND DEAD OF APPARENT SUICIDE AT THE MAXIMUM SECURITY UNIT. We appreciate the sensitive news coverage during this past week, and we are grateful to those who have tried to show the world what a wonderful man Josh was. To be released, an inmate must meet all three of these requirements: (1) Be granted early release by the Parole Board; (2) Be approved by ADC Director Dexter Payne; and, (3) Have an acceptable parole plan. The horses are utilized primarily by officers supervising field utility squads, regional maintenance squads, and manhunts. The Division of Correction officers honored include: Our officers are too often the unsung heroes of the law enforcement community. Vegetables grown at the farm and eggs and milk processed there feed inmates, saving tax dollars. These officers serve our State every day by exhibiting their loyalty, professionalism and commitment to our mission of being a resource for Arkansas families. The Lincoln County farm has been operated by the Department of Corrections sinceit was purchased for $140,000 in 1902. See aiva.org for more information. In-person visits to inmates/residents will continue to be made by pre-approved individuals only. According to an Arkansas Department of Corrections report on findings from 2013, the recidivism rate in Arkansas is 58.21% over three years for those released on parole and 24.39% for those who discharged their sentence. ASPs Criminal Investigation Division has opened an investigative file into his death. Q: What steps do I need to take to speak against the parole of an inmate whose hearing is coming up? The (Hawkins Unit) Pathway to Freedom program is a Christ-centered holistic service program that provides an educational and values-based, pre-release and post-release/reentry obtain to offenders, he said. The facility will have an estimated operational budget of approximately $2 million. The Ouachita River Correctional Unit inmate was undergoing treatment for COVID-related symptoms. The law, which takes effect Tuesday, requires inmates to released between three and 12 months before their sentences end to be supervised by the Board of Pardon and Paroles for the remainder of. Joshua Caudell, who served in the Army National Guard for eight years. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Twenty-seven retired horses will be available for sale at the 10th annual Arkansas Department of Corrections Horse Auction next weekend. An ADC lieutenant also assisting was not harmed. Early release from prison is sometimes known as parole. Asa Hutchinson proclaimed the week as Correctional Officers and Employees Week. The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. LOCATION:Barbara Ester Unit7500 Correction CirclePine Bluff, AR 71603. Joshua Caudell, 29, was fatally wounded this morning while assisting the Pulaski County Sheriffs Office in Maumelle. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Secretary of Corrections Solomon Graves notified Department leadership on Wednesday, December 30, that in response to a recent increase in staff COVID-19 cases, all Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities will immediately enter into lockdown status. Secretary Graves expressed his appreciation to representatives of numerous reentry facilities who attended Mondays rally. In 1994, federal law was changed to cut off Pell Grant funding to state and federal inmates. Subchapter 6 - Prison Overcrowding Emergency Powers Act 12-28-604 - List of inmates -- Early parole or discharge. Finally, in 2007, the board adopted . The Division of Community Correction officers honored include: I couldnt be more proud of our officers, said Division of Community Correction Director Jerry Bradshaw. TUCKER On Sunday, September 4, 2022, staff at the Maximum Security Unit observed inmate Rashon Webb #155630 hanging in a locked single-man cell. The Online Services Center is a one-stop resource for the public to easily access the numerous existing DOC services available. Inmate Carmen was taken to the infirmary and pronounced dead at 2:59 a.m. One of the horses available this year is Shawnee, a 6-year-old gray gelding that has Poco Bueno Haythorn/Hancock breeding and is eligible for registration with the American Quarter Horse Association. Jennifer Dean, Division Sex Offender Services Manager, reported a 96 percent overall compliance rate from the weekend home visits. Inmate Worthey was pronounced dead at 8:22 a.m. It is gratifying to see them receive hard-won recognition for using their training to protect and serve., ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REFERS INMATE DEATH TO ARKANSAS STATE POLICE FOR INVESTIGATION. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS APPLAUDS FIVE OUTSTANDING OFFICER WINNERS. Agriculture is Arkansass No. Hutchinson in February 2021. The PIP program began in December 2011 and trains and adopts dogs into permanent homes. ARKANSAS DIVISION OF CORRECTION INMATE DEAD OF APPARENT SUICIDE. Secretary Graves said, We are eager to start this second phase. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Three Division of Correction officers and two Division of Community Correction officers were honored today by the Arkansas Attorney Generals office for their outstanding public service to the State. PINE BLUFF On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, a Division of Correction inmate was pronounced deceased at Baptist Health Hot Spring County in Malvern. The Division of Correction uses multi-step assessment procedures that include checks and balances and oversight protocols to eliminate unwarranted restrictive housing placement. As an added incentive, inmates and residents who become fully vaccinated qualify to have $50 deposited into trust accounts. We are thankful for the Governors commitment of surplus funds as we move forward with plans to expand the North Central Unit by 498 beds, Secretary Graves said. Under the terms of the legislation and AEPC program guidelines, a projects annual savings must be guaranteed by the company performing the work. Inmate Webb was a 28-year-old black male serving a 92-year sentence out of Greene County for first-degree murder. Howard was captured at 6 a.m. in Shaw, Mississippi, according to Arkansas State Police, which will be the lead law enforcement agency investigating the incident. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO EXPAND MODIFIED IN-PERSON VISITATION PILOT TO SIX ADDITIONAL FACILITIES. Inmate Riggins was a 32-year-old black male serving a 40-year sentence out of Pulaski County for rape. Vessel graduated from the Randall L. Williams Unit in 2018 and is employed by Central Arkansas Water. On Thursday, May 19, 2022, staff at the East Arkansas Regional Unit observed inmate Robert C. Olles #178675 hanging in a locked single-man cell. visitation, telephone, and commissary). Inmates who are under the age of 18, inmates who are pregnant and inmates who are seriously mentally ill are NOT placed in extended restrictive housing, which is restrictive housing for 22 hours per day for 30 or more days. The Department of Corrections will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. Inmate Clay was a 31-year-old black male serving a 7-year sentence out of Jefferson County for theft of property. PINE BLUFF On Sunday, October 18, 2020, an Arkansas Division of Correction inmate was pronounced deceased at Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas. Caudell served in the Tucker K-9 Unit and had been with the Department of Corrections since December 2012. ASP will be conducting an investigation into the death. All requests are pending review and approval by the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Arkansas Department of Corrections Headquarters, CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTION RECOGNIZES CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, Washington U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford (Arkansas District 1) and Rep. Fred Keller (Pennsylvania District 12), along with nine of their colleagues from the Bureau of Prisons Reform Caucus, introduced a House Resolution Friday to support National Correctional Officers and Employees Week. The Departments primary purpose for the auction is to find Good Homes for Good Horses, ensuring that the horses can retire with dignity after years of faithful service to the states prison system. Congratulations to this years Century Farm Families.. Two inmates sustained injuries during the disturbance that required treatment at outside hospitals. We have a strong success rate with inmates learning a work ethic through our program and then getting jobs, said Davey Farabough, Division of Correction Farm Administrator. While visitation remains modified, we encourage friends and family to remain in contact through phone calls and video visits. Replacing 4,800 lighting fixtures with tamper-resistant LED lighting fixtures, reducing lighting energy and maintenance expenses by 60%. Inmate Worthey was a 37-year-old white male serving a 4-year sentence out of Franklin County for possession of a controlled substance. NORTH LITTLE ROCK The Arkansas Department of Corrections, Division of Community Correction Sex Offender Services, coordinated a massive, statewide Halloween home visit effort on Saturday. While visitation is suspended, we encourage friends and family to remain in contact through phone calls and video visits. Marshals Service, Arkansas State Police and other local, state and federal law enforcement to follow leads and investigate tips. On Thursday, April 1, 2021, staff at the East Arkansas Regional Unit observed inmate Tyrone Washington #552982 hanging in a locked single-man cell. The consolidation of the division websites also combined existing online deposit services for inmate trust accounts and pre-pay phone service accounts with supervision and restitution payments to provide one convenient, online Offender Banking service accessible from the homepage of the website. GOVERNOR ASA HUTCHINSON TO VISIT VARNER UNIT CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM. Sgt. The dogs live with their inmate trainers 24 hours a day, seven days a week in their cells or barracks. Find inmates in Arkansas Department of Corrections or DOC by using the inmate locator. We commend the DOC for its collaborative and innovative approach to reducing costs, conserving energy resources, and creating efficiencies.. The Department of Corrections will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. The safe resumption of in-person visitation remains a priority for the Department. PINE BLUFF On Saturday, October 4, 2020, a Division of Correction inmate was pronounced deceased at Baptist Health North Little Rock. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. The Tucker Unit inmate was undergoing treatment for COVID-related symptoms. All housing assignments for seriously mentally ill inmates are made in consultation with a qualified mental health professional as a part of the inmates individualized treatment plan. ASP will be conducting an investigation into the death. GRADY On Sunday, August 7, 2022, staff at the Varner Supermax Unit observed inmate Anthony Matthews #120606 hanging in a single man holding area. PINE BLUFF On Saturday, January 14, 2023, inmate Timothy Hedrick #174018 died at UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock of injuries he sustained in an altercation involving other inmates on December 28, 2022, at the Randall L. Williams Correctional Facility. From his time as mayor, state representative, state senator and vice chairman of the Board of Corrections, Bobby Glovers dedication to the people of Arkansas was evident, Gov. Since 2017, the Arkansas Department of Corrections has participated in the pilot, which allows eligible inmates to use Pell Grant funding to pay for college classes at Shorter College and Arkansas State University Newport. The Division of Correction and the Division of Community Correction are working with local, state and federal law enforcement to follow leads. Next week is National Reentry Awareness Week. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) was immediately notified and responded to the unit. If you have information about their whereabouts, please contact local law enforcement or the East Arkansas Regional Unit at 870-295-4700. Transparency is one of the DOCs core values, Corrections Secretary Solomon Graves said. The Division of Community Correction prepares for Halloween months in advance by contacting sex offenders to remind them of restrictions. Media planning to attend must RSVP to Cindy Murphy at cindy.murphy@arkansas.gov or (870) 550.5210. They have boots on the ground in our communities every day, helping offenders stay on track, thrive and support their families.. To help with that, we have worked with our communications partners to provide lower rates for phone calls and video visitation. 563 farms are currently recognized as Arkansas Century Farms throughout the state. six months may be eligible for release up to one year early. 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