FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (17-57)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

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

October 21, 2017 (Tecumseh, Neb.) – Today, at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI), Richard Fries (53) and Ryan Tokar (31) were arrested on contraband-related charges.

Fries has been employed as a corporal at TSCI since 1/17/17. Tokar has been employed as a corporal at TSCI since 11/28/16. Both are lodged in the Johnson County Jail.

Due to the active investigation, no additional information is available at this time.

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