The Virginia House Public Safety Committee voted 21-0 on Friday to advance a bill restricting private management of prisons ...

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

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

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

We’re legislating basic human needs here,” said Del. Holly Seibold, D-Fairfax, exhaling deeply as she waved a stack of ...

Virginia should expand higher education in prisons and jails as a public safety and workforce development strategy, the ...

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

According to the Virginia Department of Corrections, three suspects, including a former corrections officer, have been arrested following an investigation into the operation. In addition ...

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 ...