FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (20-157)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

Inmate missing from community correctional facility

September 20, 2020 (Omaha, Neb.) -- Authorities have been notified about an inmate missing from the Community Corrections Center-Omaha (CCC-O). Thomas Craven #89093 was out on an approved furlough to attend religious services. Afterward, he was spotted leaving in an unknown vehicle. The facility received notification that Craven had removed his electronic monitoring device near the area of 48th and...Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (20-155)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

NDCS staff members positive for COVID-19

September 18, 2020 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced that nine 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 State Penitentiary (4), Diagnostic and Evaluation Center (3), Central Office (1) and the agency’s Staff Training Academy (1). All...Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (20-153)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

NDCS staff members positive for COVID-19

September 17, 2020 (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 State Penitentiary (5), Diagnostic and Evaluation Center (2), and the Omaha Correctional Center (1). All staff members are self-isolating...Read more