NDCS News Releases

NDCS News Releases

Inmate Dies at Nebraska State Penitentiary

September 10, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-23)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

September 10, 2018 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Elijah Jones, #35083, died today at 4:09 p.m. at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP). Mr. Jones was serving a life sentence for first degree murder. He was sentenced to a life sentence in Douglas County.

While cause of death has not been determined, Mr. Jones was being treated for a long-term medical condition. As is the case whenever an inmate dies in the custody of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, a grand jury will...Read more

Incident resolved after inmates refuse to return to cells, one inmate assaulted

September 7, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-22)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

September 7, 2018 (Tecumseh, Neb.) – Today, shortly before 10 a.m., the cell doors on a 16-cell single-person restrictive housing gallery at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI) were opened in error. The doors are operated by a computerized system. The cause of the error is under investigation.

The inmates were in their cells and were directed to remain in inside. The inmates came out into the gallery and refused to return to their cells. No staff members were on...Read more

Inmate escapes from Work Ethic Camp

August 23, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-22)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5712 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

August 23, 2018 (Lincoln, Neb.) – At approximately 8:18 p.m. tonight, Christian Reinke (#87265) escaped from the Work Ethic Camp in McCook.

The Nebraska State Patrol and local law enforcement have been notified. The facility has been secured and an emergency count conducted. All other inmates have been accounted for.

Reinke is described as a 20-year old white male, 5’10”, 140 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing khaki pants, a gray shirt...Read more

Staff member assaulted at NSP

August 20, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-21)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5712 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

August 20, 2018 (Lincoln, Neb.) – An inmate at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) assaulted a staff member on Sunday, August 19, 2018.

The incident happened shortly after 7:00 p.m. The inmate struck the staff member in the face multiple times, after refusing to obey the staff member’s request to return to a secure area. The staff member went to the hospital and received several stitches to the lip.

The incident will be investigated with findings provided to...Read more

NDCS carries out execution of Carey Dean Moore

August 14, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-20)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5712 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

August 14, 2018 (Lincoln Neb.) – Today at 11:05 a.m., Director Scott R. Frakes made the following statement:

“The execution of Carey Dean Moore (60) #32947, scheduled for 10 a.m. today, was carried out pursuant to the order issued by the Nebraska Supreme Court on July 5, 2018. The first of four substances was administered at 10:24 a.m. The Lancaster County coroner pronounced Moore’s time of death at 10:47 a.m.

“As the director of the Nebraska Department of...Read more

Inmate escapes from Work Ethic Camp

August 12, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-19)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5712 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

August 12, 2018 (Lincoln, Neb.) – At approximately 7:05 p.m. tonight, Aaron Schlieker (#87675) escaped from the Work Ethic Camp in McCook.

The Nebraska State Patrol and local law enforcement have been notified. The facility has been secured and an emergency count conducted. All other inmates have been accounted for.

Schlieker is described as a 25-year old white male, 6’1”, 195 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing khaki pants, a gray...Read more

Individuals at OCC create essential habitat for monarch butterflies

August 7, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-A8)

CONTACT Cara Wilwerding, Communications Manager

OFFICE 402-471-5799 | cara.wilwerding@nebraska.gov

Aug. 7, 2018 (Omaha, Neb.) – Monarch butterflies migrating through Nebraska have a much needed place to rest, thanks to several men at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC).

The facility has partnered with the Henry Doorly Zoo and the Nebraska Wildlife Federation to give monarch butterflies a place to thrive. They are doing it by planting three different varieties of local ecotype milkweed on facility grounds. Grounds Corporal David Moore, at OCC, is leading the project...Read more

Members of news media selected to witness execution

August 3, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-18)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5712 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

LINCOLN – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced the selection of four members of the Nebraska news media who will witness the execution of Carey Dean Moore (60) #32947 on August 14 at the Nebraska State Penitentiary.

They include the following individuals and their representative organizations: Joe Duggan, Omaha World Herald; Grant Schulte, Associated Press; Chip Matthews, News Channel Nebraska and, Brent Martin, Nebraska Radio Network.

By statute, Director...Read more

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