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HOUTZDALE, PA — An inmate at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Houtzdale has been pronounced deceased following efforts by prison staff and emergency responders to revive him. Lance Heverly, 39, …
SCI Houtzdale Inmate Death Under Investigation by State Police and Coroner Read More
BELLEFONTE, PA — The State Correctional Institution at Rockview is at the center of a formal inquiry following the death of inmate Gary Vandenberg. The 52-year-old prisoner was found unresponsive in …
Inmate’s Death at Rockview Correctional Facility Under Investigation Read More
COLLEGEVILLE, PA — The State Correctional Institution at Phoenix faced a grave situation on November 1, 2024, as inmate Shaun Harden, aged 45, was discovered unresponsive in his cell. Harden’s condition …
Inmate Found Unresponsive at SCI Phoenix, Investigation Underway Read More
MECHANICSBURG, PA —The Department of Corrections Parole and Probation has received bullet and stab protective vests for their K9 officers, courtesy of Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. This generous contribution …
Protecting Paws: Lifesaving Vests Boost Safety for Law Enforcement K9s Read More BELLEFONTE PA — The State Correctional Institution at Rockview has reported the death of inmate Reginald Hawkins, aged 69, who was discovered unresponsive in his cell on the morning of October …
Inmate Found Dead at Rockview Correctional Facility: Investigation Underway Read More
HOUTZDALE, PA — The State Correctional Institution at Houtzdale is currently under scrutiny following the death of inmate Anthony James Raimo. The 37-year-old was discovered unresponsive in his cell in …
Inmate Death at Houtzdale Correctional Facility Under Investigation Read More
MECHANICSBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) is organizing a series of job fairs aimed at filling a variety of positions at key correctional institutions, SCI Phoenix and …
Unlock Your Future: Join Pennsylvania’s Corrections Team at Upcoming Job Fairs! Read More
FRACKVILLE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has reported the death of inmate Jason Roe, 44, at the State Correctional Institution at Mahanoy. Roe was discovered unresponsive in his …
Inmate Found Unresponsive at Mahanoy State Prison – Investigation Underway Read More CHESTER, PA — On August 28, 2024, Kevin Campbell, an inmate at the State Correctional Institution at Chester, was discovered unresponsive in his cell. Prison staff, along with emergency medical …
Inmate Found Deceased at Chester Correctional Facility Read More
MECHANICSBURG, PA — In a significant boost to the safety of canine officers, 24 Department of Corrections K9s are set to be outfitted with specially designed bullet and stab protective …
Pennsylvania’s Four-Legged Heroes to Receive Protective Vests in Memory of Kathy W. Coldewey Read More