NORTH LITTLE ROCK The Department of Corrections today announced three new initiatives to expand access to public information and improve constituent service. TUCKER On Thursday, July 28, 2022, staff at the Maximum Security Unit observed inmate Jason Lee Taylor #156750 unresponsive in a locked single-man cell. From 2003 to 2010, he represented what was then Senate District 28, which included Lonoke and Prairie counties and portions of Arkansas and Pulaski counties. Wallace and other local police officers had been looking for Howard, who was wanted on charges stemming from a shooting incident in Helena West Helena about a week ago. The Board of Corrections will meet via Conference Call on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 1 p.m. Any media representatives wishing to attend, please contact Cindy Murphy- 870.550.5210 prior to arrival. Also, Modified In-Person Visitation will resume on March 1. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) was immediately notified and responded to the unit. The inmate was undergoing treatment for COVID-related symptoms. The desired property should be between 5 and 40 acres. Inmate Bramlett was taken to the infirmary and pronounced dead at 9:58 a.m. Beebe in 2014 and Gov. Responding staff were able to regain full control of the involved barracks. No one is more optimistic than a farmer. At its onset, the board consisted of five citizens appointed by the governor who would meet three times each month at various correctional facilities throughout the state of Arkansas. Little-Rock-based NIC Arkansas is celebrating 24 years as the states official digital government services partner and is part of NIC, a wholly owned division of Tyler Technologies. The Arkansas State Police was notified and is conducting an investigation into the death. Key elements of the Departments Restrictive Housing policies and procedures are summarized below: The Division of Correction has a robust Step-Down Program designed to reduce the use of extended restrictive housing and to thoughtfully and strategically prepare inmates for transition from extended restrictive housing to the general population or the community. ARKANSAS DIVISION OF CORRECTION INMATE FOUND DEAD OF APPARENT SUICIDE AT THE VARNER SUPERMAX UNIT. NORTH LITTLE ROCK The Arkansas Department of Corrections will lift essential movement plan restrictions at all facilities beginning Monday, Feb. 14. The move will allow 612,000 Arkansans subscribed to Gov2Go to access public data and materials, such as information on inmates, absconded offenders and Parole Board decisions. The tele-video carts will allow inmates to virtually participate in programs otherwise unavailable at their facilities, Secretary Graves said. He may or may not have a beard. All requests are pending review and approval by the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Inmate Hedrick was a 29-year-old white male serving a 15-year sentence out of Fulton County for discharging a firearm from a vehicle. Inmate Hartman is serving a life sentence for rape out of Franklin County and has been in Arkansas Division of Correction custody since December 2013. Inmate Curry was pronounced dead at 6:57 a.m. Misty Hartman and Linda Annette White are believed to be assisting escaped inmate Samuel Hartman. Tamisha Ivory, Ouachita River Correctional Unit, Hot Spring County Officer of the Year, Sgt. Secretary Graves highlighted Division of Correction programs, including the Think Legacy program, which seeks to reduce recidivism by promoting social skills, job readiness skills, awareness of community resources, and connections to community mentors that will aid participants in achieving successful reentry into communities across Arkansas. We greatly appreciate the ongoing patience and understanding of residents, inmates and their loved ones as well as the overwhelming support our staff has received during this public health crisis. The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. The projects not only paid for themselves but also redirected funds back into the agencys budget. Instead, a prisoner must apply for parole. Inmate Webb was taken to the infirmary and pronounced dead at 4:42 a.m. PINE BLUFF On Friday, October 23, 2020, a Division of Correction inmate was pronounced deceased at White River Health System Grasse Memorial Clinic in Calico Rock. Next week is National Reentry Awareness Week. 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. More than 300 inmates at the Arkansas Department of Corrections have been granted early releases in the past week as a precaution against the spread of covid-19, prison officials said. GOVERNOR ASA HUTCHINSON TO VISIT VARNER UNIT CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM. The Arkansas Department of Corrections, Division of Community Correction Sex Offender Services along with many of Parole/Probation Services officers are making sure sex offenders understand state laws that limit their participating in Halloween activities two weeks before and two weeks after Halloween. transfer eligibility, or minimum release dates of any or all inmates on the list by up to ninety . Inmate Jones was a 30-year-old black male serving a 27-year sentence out of Union County for second-degree murder. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Five Division of Community Correction officers and three Division of Correction officers were honored Tuesday by the Arkansas Attorney Generals office for exemplary service to the State. ARKANSAS DIVISION OF CORRECTION INMATE FOUND DEAD OF APPARENT SUICIDE AT THE OUACHITA RIVER CORRECTIONAL UNIT. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO HOST 10th ANNUAL HORSE AUCTION. The Department actively works to limit the use of restrictive housing. We also offer the Principles & Application for Life (PAL) program at all Division of Correction facilities, except for Work Release Centers. They appeared on a list of . Clem served in the departments Mounted Patrol Unit, participating in 12 Riverfests, 14 Arkansas State Fairs and at numerous school and public events. The Arkansas Century Farm program recognizes Arkansas farms of 10 acres or more owned by the same family for at least 100 years. Q: What steps do I need to take to speak against the parole of an inmate whose hearing is coming up? Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward recognized the Cummins Farm this week by inducting it along with 36 other Arkansas farms into the Arkansas Century Farm Program. On Friday, September 17, 2021, Division of Correction inmate Jerry Richard #086858 was pronounced dead at approximately 9:35 p.m. at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, Little Rock. This years auction will take place at the Saline County Fairgrounds in Benton. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS HIGHLIGHTS WORK TO PROVIDE SECOND CHANCES DURING 2021 REENTRY WEEK. Level 3 and 4 sex offenders who violate Act 463 restrictions may be charged with a Class D felony, serving up to six years in jail and a fine up to $10,000. Inmates who work on the farm also gain valuable, marketable skills that increase their chances for success after release. The Arkansas State Police was notified and is conducting an investigation into the death. 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. While providing an update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution to staff on Tuesday, Secretary Graves reminded staff of the 3 Ws of COVID-19 response by saying, While we wait to receive a vaccine, I want to again stress the three things we can do today to protect ourselves, our families, and our facilities and offices: WASH your hands, WEAR a mask, and WATCH your distance. The Secretary went on to further encourage social distancing when the said, please follow the advice of public health professionals and limit social gatherings. Caudell was married with three children. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SUSPENDS ALL NON-ESSENTIAL UNIT OPERATIONS DUE TO INCREASE IN COVID CASES AMONG STAFF. We would like to thank the Arkansas Association of Correctional Employees Trust (AACET) for funding the funeral and other expenses. The restoration was included in the federal spending and pandemic relief bill signed over the weekend by President Trump. About The Communicator Awards: The Communicator Awards is the leading international awards program honoring creative excellence for marketing and communications professionals. While locked down, all non-essential movement within facilities or between facilities will be suspended. 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. The Grimes Unit inmate was undergoing treatment for COVID-related symptoms. PINE BLUFF On Sunday, October 18, 2020, an Arkansas Division of Correction inmate was pronounced deceased at Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas. This is a predicament not unique to Arkansas correctional facilities, and the department is continuing to explore housing policies which disincentivize restrictive housing. I have lowered the flags to honor his memory.. NIC Arkansas operates Arkansas.gov, the official website of the State of Arkansas, which offers more than 1,000 state and local online services, and works with the Information Network of Arkansas (INA) to help state government entities web-enable their information and services. What is "Early Release" from Prison? The Arkansas Board of Corrections will meet on Friday, October 15, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the Arkansas Department of Corrections headquarters, 1302 Pike Avenue, North Little Rock. As an added incentive, inmates and residents who become fully vaccinated qualify to have $50 deposited into trust accounts. This project will create numerous short-term and long-term benefits that will benefit the agency and its facilities for decades to come.. 563 farms are currently recognized as Arkansas Century Farms throughout the state. This grant expands programming opportunities for those housed at the Varner, North Central, Tucker, Delta Regional and McPherson units and the Mississippi County Work Release Center, Department of Corrections Secretary Solomon Graves said. Supporters must be at least 14 years old and on the inmates approved visitation list. The Board of Corrections will meet via Conference Call on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 9 a.m. Any media representatives wishing to attend, please contact Cindy Murphy- (870) 550.5210 prior to arrival. Becky Keogh, E&E Cabinet Secretary, said the AEPC program promotes efficiency in state government, having guaranteed Arkansas taxpayers nearly $500 million in savings since 2013. This is Clark Cogbill. LUXORA On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, staff at the Mississippi County Work Release Center observed inmate Nathaniel Painter #554018 hanging in his cell. Nearly half of the states population lives in rural areas that are drastically short of medical providers, according to the IDHI. Thousands of men and women serve as correctional officers and employees at the Arkansas Division of Correction and the Division of Community Correction, said Hutchinson. On Thursday, April 1, 2021, staff at the East Arkansas Regional Unit observed inmate Tyrone Washington #552982 hanging in a locked single-man cell. Horses begin their training at age 2 and begin their active service at age 4. ARKANSAS DIVISION OF CORRECTION INMATE WORKERS ASSIST AT TOLTEC MOUNDS ARCHEOLOGICAL STATE PARK. Additionally, constituents can easily access online portals that allow them to request appointments to visit inmates and complete banking transactions for inmates and residents. Caudell and his family are in our thoughts and prayers. He will be with us on softball fields, in the backyard grilling, watching the Razorbacks and wherever the horses take his fellow ADC field riders. Sgt. (Note: numbers do not include inmates who have released to the custody of another custodial jurisdiction such as a treaty transfer, a release to a state for service of sentence, or release to ICE for detention/deportation). What:Visit to Varner Unit CTE ProgramWhen:Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, 9:30 a.m.Where:Varner Unit, AR Highway 388, Gould, AR. 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. six months may be eligible for release up to one year early. Booster distribution is expected to be completed by Nov. 23. We are happy to provide this equipment to our partner organizations and thankful to the USDA for their support, said Joseph Sanford, M.D., director of the IDHI. The Department has been operating under an essential movement plan at all facilities since Dec. 31. The address is 8400 Hwy 386 East, Wrightsville. Inmate Dunn was a 41-year-old white male serving a life sentence out of Grant County for Capital Murder. The safe resumption of in-person visitation is a priority for the Board of Corrections, Secretary Solomon Graves, and both Division Directors. By Kim Chandler The Associated Press. Reentry facilities are a vital part of fulfilling the DOCs mission to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families. The preview will be on Friday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Saturday, March 13, the gates will open at 10 a.m., with the auction starting at 1 p.m. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Twenty-five retired horses will be available for sale at the 11th annualArkansas Division of Correction Horse Auctionnext weekend. Arkansas families celebrated Halloween during the weekend for the fourth time since the enaction of Act 463, which bars certain sex offenders from participating in Halloween-related activities. Tuesday events will focus on legal services, Wednesdays theme is Health Matters, Thursday activities will feature employment assistance and Friday will focus on mental health. Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved. The Arkansas State Police was notified and is conducting an investigation into the death. Proposals will be evaluated by the Department of Corrections and submitted to the Board of Corrections for selection. Joshua Caudell, 29, was fatally wounded this morning while assisting the Pulaski County Sheriffs Office in Maumelle. This years action will include a Sorrell Gelding named Clem that was purchased from the Division of Correction by the Little Rock Police Department in 2005. ASP will be conducting an investigation into the death. Christopher Ransom, 28, and Jagger Freeman, 26, were charged with armed robbery in connection with the February 2019 shooting death of NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen. 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. Fayetteville A Division of Community Correction officer was injured this afternoon when an offender entered the Washington County Drug Court and stabbed the officer in the left thigh multiple times. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. Inmate Bramlett was a 42-year-old white male serving a 55-year sentence out of Van Buren County for first-degree murder. Appointment requests can be made online from your mobile device or computer. The Department of Corrections began an internal investigation after the initial incident and referred the case to Arkansas State Police (ASP) following Inmate Richards death. LOCATION:Varner Unit320 Hwy 388Gould, AR 71643, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS INMATE DEAD IN APPARENT SUICIDE AT MAXIMUM SECURITY UNIT. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS PREPARED TO CONSIDER LAND DONATION OPPORTUNITIES. Additional information will be supplied by the Fayetteville Police Department. The PIP program is currently active in seven units: Notable PIP graduates include Vessel, the nations first water leak detection dog. A total of 69 violations were reported. GOULD On Thursday, December 8, 2022, inmate Caleb Cogburn #180267 was pronounced dead at 6:40 a.m. after he was found dead in his cell at the Varner Unit. Committed to public safety and providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders. The PAL program offers worship services, religious materials, and counseling services to all inmates within the Division regardless of their faith, while incorporating that important community mentor component., The Arkansas Correctional School District is responsible for a critical component of the Departments reentry efforts, Secretary Graves emphasized, saying education is mandatory for all capable inmates who lack their GED or high school diploma. NORTH LITTLE ROCK The Department of Corrections announced today that beginning Jan. 1, 2022, the Arkansas Department of Corrections will be expandingMODIFIED IN-PERSON VISITATIONto allow visits from those younger than 18 and individuals who are not immediate family members. The board unanimously approved use of the state Emergency Powers Act and certified a list of 300 male inmates as being eligible for immediate release if approved by the Parole Board. Additionally, the Arkansas Parole Board will resume allowing supporters to join inmates, in-person, at their parole hearing. They work hard and dont expect praise, said Division of Correction Director Dexter Payne. At this time, however, theCaudellfamily asks that we be given the time, space and privacy to celebrate his life and mourn. Misty Hartman and Linda Annette White are believed to be assisting inmate Hartman, who is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. It is an honor to have the Cummins Farm recognized as a Century Farm, said Corrections Secretary Solomon Graves. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Arkansas Corrections Secretary Solomon Graves will hold a media availability session the afternoon of Tuesday, January 5, 2021. As a result, the state Board of Corrections made over 1,200 people "immediately" eligible for parole. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Secretary of Corrections Solomon Graves announced today that beginning April 17, 2021, the Arkansas Department of Corrections will be expanding a MODIFIED IN-PERSON VISITATION pilot to include the following facilities: The visitation pilot, which began in December, will continue at the following facilities: Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, in-person visits to inmates/residents will be made by pre-approved individuals only. The East Arkansas Regional Unit inmate was undergoing treatment for COVID-related symptoms. PINE BLUFF On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, a Division of Correction inmate was pronounced deceased at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. The Step-Down Program is a coordinated, multidisciplinary team approach that includes healthcare, security staff and provides participating inmates with a transition plan consisting of the following: It is important to note that data reflective in the report do not account for those inmates who are chronically unruly and actively work to remain in restricted housing because they prefer that isolated environment. 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. Wallace, who was a 5-year veteran of the Division of Correction (ADC), was killed Thursday evening while on duty serving as an officer with the Helena West Helena Police Department. After reviewing the new visitation rules, you must visit the website:https://telegov.egov.com/docrequestto complete a visitation appointment request form. He served as Chairman of the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute Advisory Board; and he served as Executive Director of the Arkansas Municipal Police Association. MARIANNA Following an incident at the East Arkansas Regional Unit, inmate Tony E. Taylor #178319 was transported to the Forrest City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 8:48 a.m. The portable telemedicine carts will include a touch-screen monitor, keyboard and a mouse as well as a webcam, microphone and speakers, according to UAMS. hair: RED eye: GREEN 68 inches, 204 lbs. Substance Abuse Program Leaders This years auction will take place at the Saline County Fairgrounds in Benton. The Arkansas Department of Corrections, Division of Community Correction Sex Offender Services, is making sure sex offenders understand state laws that limit their participating in Halloween activities two weeks before and two weeks after Halloween. The Department of Corrections will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. Then, within 7 days, a Classification Committee holds a hearing to determine the most appropriate placement of the inmate. Halloween lock-ins for sex offenders, organized by the Division in previous years, were not possible because of the COVID-19 pandemic. View the number of inmates released, and the locations they released to, for any given month from 1992 to the present. The Department of Corrections will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. Sen. Glover was originally appointed to the Board of Corrections by Gov. 113 offenders were found to be in violation, with violations including failure to register as sex offenders, Halloween decoration violations and failure to display no trick-or-treater doorhangers. Applauding ADCs Work Release programs, he said, Work release allows these individuals to develop resources for independence and gives them the ability to help support their families and pay court ordered financial obligations. Tasha Clark, Ester Unit, Jefferson County and Central Region, Sgt. Sen. Glover was married to Charlotte Glover and had two sons, a daughter, a stepson, a stepdaughter, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Asa Hutchinson proclaimed the week as Correctional Officers and Employees Week. We greatly appreciate the ongoing patience and understanding of residents, inmates and their loved ones as well as the overwhelming support our staff has received during this public health crisis. 400 Alabama inmates to be released early under 2021 law. His presence will forever be felt wherever his wife and children go. Since the beginning of the Hutchinson administration, 680 new beds have been added throughout the Division of Correction. Instructions for submitting proposals and the site evaluation questionnaire can be accessed HERE. We maintain public trust and support by being open with our practices and sharing appropriate information in a timely manner. In addition, both projects featured 300 kW solar arrays at the Division of Corrections East Arkansas Regional Unit and the Division of Corrections Osceola facility. Stephanie Soimis, East Central Community Correction Center, Crittenden County Officer of the Year. We would also like to thank all of the ADC facilities and their wonderful employees for the meals, support and, most importantly, their prayers. While visitation is suspended, we encourage friends and family to remain in contact through phone calls and video visits. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Visitation to Arkansas Department of Corrections prisons and community correction centers will remain suspended, through November 13, 2020, pending approval of a plan that will be submitted to the Arkansas Department of Health. If a youthful inmates behavior becomes unmanageable and all efforts to deescalate that behavior have failed, and there is a direct threat to the safe and secure operations of the housing unit, the inmate, staff, or other inmates, the Warden or Duty Warden (if after hours) must be notified. The Parole Board is the current overseer of Arkansas parole. 501-450-4914. Inmate Clay was pronounced dead at 10:49 a.m. The Cummins Farm is over 11,000 acres and located at the Cummins Unit in Grady. Wallace, 41, was struck by gunfire from suspect Latarius Howard, 29, outside the Delta Inn, located on U.S. Highway 49 in Helena-West Helena. Inmate Richards death follows an assault at the Cummins Unit in Grady on September 15, 2021. The Board of Corrections will have a meeting on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 9 a.m., at the Ester Unit in Pine Bluff. The Division of Correction will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. Arkansas.gov, The Official Website of the State of Arkansas, Criminal Detention Facilities Review Committees, Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision, Arkansas Criminal Justice Task Force on Offender Costs and Collections, https://apps.ark.org/inmate_info/index.php, Arkansas Division of Correction Horse Auction, Arkansas Department of Corrections Horse Auction, VISITATION RULES at ar.gov/visitationrules, Cpl. USDA/UAMS GRANT TO PROVIDE LONG-DISTANCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT DIVISION OF CORRECTION FACILITIES. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Arkansas Secretary of Corrections Solomon Graves expressed appreciation to the U.S. Congress and President Trump for restoring Pell Grant funding for individuals incarcerated in state and federal correctional facilities. Feb 1, 2023. For offenses that are non-discretionary, the Board may only place a course of action (programs) on an inmate. 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 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. Inmate Richard was a 55-year-old white male, serving a life sentence for first-degree murder out of Washington County. It is one of many steps we will take in the coming year to improve our outcomes and do our part to continue the transformation of state government.. In Arkansas, the governor issued a directive on April 20th to consider the early release of some people in state prison. Senator Glover led a distinguished life of public service, said Corrections Secretary Solomon Graves. The Department of Corrections will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. Additionally, a mental health practitioner completes a mental health appraisal of all inmates in restrictive housing within 7 days of placement. Immediate, adult family members may submit requests for visitation appointments. We are also always looking for ways gain public trust through improved constituent or customer service and for ways to connect with volunteers who share our passion for changing the lives of individuals in our care and custody.. Secretary Graves said, Im excited for yet another initiative that will help us become more efficient in our operations without cutting services. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS COMPLETES STATEWIDE HALLOWEEN SEX OFFENDER ENFORCEMENT EFFORT. Telemedicine equipment will be installed later this year at the Varner Unit in Grady; North Central Unit in Calico Rock; Tucker Unit in Tucker; Delta Regional Unit in Dermott; McPherson Unit in Newport; and the Mississippi County Work Release Center in Luxora. An ADC lieutenant also assisting was not harmed. ARKANSAS DIVISION OF CORRECTION INMATE FOUND DEAD OF APPARENT SUICIDE AT THE MCPHERSON UNIT. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO EXPAND MODIFIED IN-PERSON VISITATION PILOT TO SIX ADDITIONAL FACILITIES. SYSTEM ERROR LEADS TO ERRONEOUS ESCAPE ALERT. Inmate Matthews was a 44-year-old black male serving a life sentence out of Jackson County for first-degree murder. Inmate Harris was pronounced dead at 12:54 p.m. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SEEKS LAND DONATION FOR COMMUNITY CORRECTION CENTER. Officer Wallace is one of our own. 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