As the proposed closure of Rockview state prison looms, history provides some clues about what could happen with the aging facility if the recommendation from Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration ...

Vaughn Correctional Center officer after they say she smuggled methamphetamines into the prison. Police say they were called to the Smyrna prison for a drug investigation on March 16, 2025.

SAN SALVADOR — The crown jewel of El Salvador’s aggressive anti-crime strategy — a mega-prison where visitation, recreation and education are not allowed — became the latest tool in U.S ...

This week government figures are likely to show the prison population back to where it was before the last early release scheme. But even though hundreds of prisoners have served only 40% of ...

In a statement obtained by SaharaReporters on Tuesday, Chika-dibie refuted recent claims that criminals had been transferred to Northern prisons, stating that only prisoners suspected of leaking ...

A 47-year-old Perry County man was found dead at a state prison in Centre County last week, officials said. Kevin Byler, of Newport, was found unresponsive in his cell at State Correctional ...

The crown jewel of El Salvador's aggressive anti-crime strategy — a mega-prison where visitation, recreation and education are not allowed — became the latest tool in U.S. President Donald ...

Documents obtained by the Tasmanian Greens show the "concerning" frequency of lockdowns at Tasmania's Risdon Prison last year. More than 6,150 lockdowns were recorded at the site's 16 prison units ...

Steffen Baldwin, former executive director of the Union County Humane Society and humane agent, has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for animal cruelty, theft, and other charges.

A man was sentenced to spend 10 years in prison last week after officials said he participated in a criminal organization that distributed large amounts of illegal drugs throughout Beaver County ...

DAVID SHARP, OF LEXINGTON, WAS SENTENCED TODAY TO 19 YEARS IN PRISON. INVESTIGATORS SAY HE WAS A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER WHO HAD BEEN TRADING CHILD -- ONLINE. AND ON FRIDAY, A JUDGE SENTENCED ...

Adnan Syed was formally re-sentenced on Friday, March 14, just over a week after a judge ruled he should not serve any more prison time for the murder conviction of Hae Min Lee, his high school ...