FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (21-78)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Chief of Staff

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

June 23, 2021 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Ashley Bratic, (24), a corporal at the Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility (NCYF) was arrested by the Nebraska State Patrol today for unauthorized communication with a prisoner (Neb. Rev. Stat. §83-417).

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

Unauthorized communication with a prisoner is a Class IV felony.

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