A Newport News woman has been arrested after she was caught trying to smuggle drugs valued at $75,000 into Haynesville ...

An inmate's family member was arrested after officials said she admitted to attempting to smuggle drugs into an inmate ...

When our probation officers can perform at their best, they serve as counselors and mentors to actually prevent future crime ...

In a remarkable demonstration of support for our four-legged heroes, the Virginia Department of Corrections K9s — Anubis, Ben ...

Three correctional officers have been arrested in connection with two separate incidents of reported violence at Greensville ...

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice released an update on Monday regarding an ongoing investigation into an incident ...

The Inmate Safety Agreement distributed at Red Onion State Prison offers fish fries and movies for prisoners who don’t harm ...

The Virginia Department of Corrections says it’s closing four facilities, including three state prisons, in July to address safety concerns and staffing challenges. The department announced ...

Mike Berryman vividly recalls freezing nights in his prison cell, where the cold was so intense he could sometimes see his ...

Internal police for the Virginia Department of Corrections arrested Betty Jo Hoyer and Michael Norman Hoyer, a husband and wife, alongside corrections officer Krystal Shannon Clay. Clay was fired ...

A juvenile correctional center underwent a revolt this weekend as teens allegedly tried to take over a housing unit.

The Virginia Department of Corrections indicated that it is aware of the incident and that its hiring protocols involve a comprehensive background investigation for candidates recommended for ...