NDCS News Releases

NDCS News Releases

NDCS staff members positive for COVID-19

January 23, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (21-11)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

January 23, 2021 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced that four staff members with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) are positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). Three staff members are employed at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW). The fourth staff member is employed at the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center (DEC). All four staff members are self-isolating at home.

Notification will be provided to those who live and work...Read more

TSCI inmate death

January 23, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (21-10)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

January 23, 2021 (Lincoln, Neb.) – David Harrison #36149, age 61, died the evening of January 22, 2021 at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI). His sentence started February 1, 1985. Harrison was serving a life sentence for first degree murder out of Douglas County.

The cause of death has yet to be determined. As is the case whenever an inmate dies in the custody of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, a grand jury will conduct an investigation...Read more

NDCS staff members positive for COVID-19

January 19, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (21-09)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

January 19, 2021 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced that eight staff members with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) are positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The staff members are employed at the following locations: Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (4), Omaha Correctional Center (1), Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (1), Cornhusker State Industries (1) and the Central Office (1). All staff members are self-isolating...Read more

NSP inmate death

January 19, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (21-08)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

January 19, 2021 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Harold Wilson #37418, age 65, died on January 18, 2021 at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP). His sentence started on October 17, 1986. Wilson was serving a 56- to 170-year sentence for first degree sexual assault, robbery, kidnapping and first degree murder out of Dawson County.

While the cause of death has yet to be determined, Wilson had multiple medical conditions. As is the case whenever an inmate dies in the custody of the...Read more

NCCW placed in quarantine status

January 14, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (21-07)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

January 14, 2021 (York, Neb.) – The Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) is on quarantine status due to a recent uptick in staff members and inmates testing positive for COVID- 19.

“Based on the initial positive cases, testing was offered to all women living in that facility. Approximately 45 percent of the population accepted so far,” said Scott R. Frakes, director of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). “As the results come in, we will be able to...Read more

NDCS staff members positive for COVID-19

January 10, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (21-06)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

January 10, 2021 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced that 10 staff members with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) are positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The staff members are employed at the following locations: Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (3), Nebraska State Penitentiary (1), Lincoln Correctional Center (1), Diagnostic and Evaluation Center (1), Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (1), Community Corrections Center...Read more

NDCS staff members positive for COVID-19

January 5, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (21-05)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

January 5, 2021 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced that eight staff members with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) are positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). The staff members are employed at the following locations: Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (2), Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (2), Nebraska State Penitentiary (1), Lincoln Correctional Center (1), Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (1) and Cornhusker State...Read more

Platte County inmate dies at DEC

January 5, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (21-04)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

January 5, 2021 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Bryce Kummer #6666, age 62, died on Monday, January 4, 2021 at the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center (DEC). Kummer was placed with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) by Platte County for safekeeping.

While the cause of death has yet to be determined, Kummer was being treated for a medical condition. As is the case whenever an inmate dies in the custody of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, a grand jury...Read more

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