Virginia Department of Corrections

News & Press Releases

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  One Charged after More Than $96,000 in Drugs Seized in Attem...

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  — One person has been arrested and charged after more than $96,000 in drugs (prison value) were seized during an attempted smuggling at Pocahontas State Correctional Center. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 3 during visitation hours at the facility. Paula Saunders Daniel of Halifax has been charged with one count of Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or...  Read More — vadoc.Utils.StringHelper.(mainNews.Value("headline").Trim(), 60)

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  VADOC Gives Back Across Virginia This Holiday Season

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  Facilities, probation and parole districts, and units across the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) have given back in many ways this h...  Read More — VADOC Gives Back Across Virginia This Holiday Season

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  VADOC Director Chad Dotson's Remarks at Master Corrections O...

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  Please see VADOC Director Chad Dotson’s remarks from Master Corrections Officer Jeremy Lewis Hall’s memorial service, held today at the Wythevi...  Read More — VADOC Director Chad Dotson's Remarks at Master Corrections O...

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  VADOC Holds Memorial Service for Master Corrections Officer ...

  RICHMOND, VIRGINIA —  The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) paid tribute to Master Corrections Officer Jeremy Lewis Hall’s life and service to the Commonwea...  Read More — VADOC Holds Memorial Service for Master Corrections Officer ...