FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (21-63)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

May 12, 2021 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Nicole Schwab, (38), a food service specialist at the Lincoln Correctional Center (LCC) was arrested by the Nebraska State Patrol today for unauthorized communication with a prisoner (Neb. Rev. Stat. §83-417).

Schwab has been employed by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) since June 1, 2020. This is the only facility where she has worked. Schwab resigned her position with the agency.

Unauthorized communication with a prisoner is a Class IV felony.

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