West Virginia Division of Corrections
Recent News About West Virginia Division of Corrections
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Woman says North Central Regional Jail officers suffocated her son this summer
CHARLESTON – A woman claims corrections officers at a regional jail suffocated her son earlier this year. Robin Bailey, mother of Zachary Bailey filed a lawsuit Nov. 26 in Kanawha Circuit Court against the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, North Central Regional Jail Superintendent Joseph Wood and other unnamed staffers at the jail, which is located in Greenwood in Doddridge County. -
Former Southern Regional inmate claims being labeled 'rat' by corrections officers was reason for his beating
CHARLESTON – A former inmate at the Southern Regional Jail who reported a correctional officer for bringing contraband into the jail alleges that correctional officers labeled him a "rat" to other inmates, which resulted in him being beaten and suffering severe injuries. -
Father whose son died after being beaten by another inmate at Eastern Regional Jail files wrongful death suit
CHARLESTON – The father of a 35-old-year inmate at the Eastern Regional Jail in Martinsburg who died from injuries after being beaten by another inmate has filed a suit alleging the correctional facility's operator breached its duty. -
Former Northern Correctional Center inmate alleges correctional officers 'manhandled' him, put him in choke hold
CHARLESTON – A former West Virginia Division of Corrections inmate claims he was "manhandled," placed in a choke hold and forced to urinate on himself because of the conduct of correctional officers. -
Estate of inmate who committed suicide at Western Regional jail claims negligence
HUNTINGTON – The West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, a correctional officer and others are facing a lawsuit from the estate of a Western Regional Jail inmate who committed suicide. -
West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation sued over inmate's overdose death
HUNTINGTON – A woman is suing West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation over an inmate's 2017 death in her cell due to an overdose. -
Woman sues state corrections department for father's death, alleged cover up
CHARLESTON — A woman is suing the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation after she claims they attempted to cover up her father's death in 2017. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF WEST VIRGINIA: U.S. Attorney Bill Powell Announces Progress in Making our Communities Safer through Project Safe Neighborhoods
Two years ago, the Department of Justice announced the revitalization and enhancement of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), the centerpiece of the department’s violent crime reduction strategy. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. -
Former inmate claims she suffered injury in a slip-and-fall accident
CHARLESTON — A former inmate is suing a corrections facility, alleging she slipped, fell and was injured due to a wet surface. -
Northern Correctional Facility inmate alleges officers assaulted him
CHARLESTON – An inmate alleges he was assaulted by correctional officers while at a Moundsville facility. -
Slayton Work Camp inmate alleges he was injured when the trailer he was riding in struck a pothole
CHARLESTON – An inmate in a work program alleges he was injured while filling potholes when the hitch of the trailer he was riding in came undone. -
Inmate sues, claiming corrections officer sexually abused her
An inmate is suing prison authorities, citing alleged civil conspiracy and violation of state and federal law. -
Female inmate alleges excessive force was used at detention center
WHEELING — An inmate is suing West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Youth Services System Inc., citing alleged excessive use of force resulting in a permanent injury. -
Three lawsuits accuse corrections officer of sexual abuse
Three former inmates each filed lawsuits against a corrections officer, an unnamed individual and a state corrections department alleging sexual abuse and harassment. -
Man alleges correctional facility's denial of medical care resulted in loss of vision
A former inmate is suing a state agency, a county agency, a health care provider and individuals, claiming they allegedly deliberately denied medical care for his loss of vision. -
Woman sues state corrections division and warden, claiming hostile work environment
An employee is suing a correctional authority and a warden, citing alleged violations of the West Virginia Human Rights Act and intentional infliction of emotional distress. -
Former inmate accuses correction facility operators of civil rights violations
CHARLESTON — A former inmate is suing state corrections facility operators, alleging negligence and violation of civil rights. -
Female inmate, alleging sexual abuse, sues West Virginia Corrections and prison guard
CHARLESTON — An inmate at the Charleston Correctional Center has filed a lawsuit against a prison guard and the West Virginia Corrections department, alleging she was "manipulated and threatened" into performing unwanted sexual acts. -
Inmate accuses state of negligence in vehicle crash
CHARLESTON — A McDowell County man is suing the state of West Virginia and other government entities, alleging negligence in a vehicle collision. -
Huntington alleges criminal is operating illegal halfway house in city
HUNTINGTON – The city of Huntington is seeking to close an allegedly illegal halfway house in the city.