Virginia Department of Corrections

News & Press Releases

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  VADOC Investigating the Stabbing of Two Corrections Officers...

  RICHMOND —  The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) is currently investigating the stabbing of two Corrections Officers by an inmate at Greensville Correctional Center. The attack occurred at approximately 2:35 p.m. Tuesday, October 1. The two officers were transported to a hospital for treatment. Both officers were later discharged from the hospital. Inmate Axel Wilfredo Ortiz Garcia, 26, is accused of attacking the two officers...  Read More — VADOC Investigating the Stabbing of Two Corrections Officers...

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  VADOC Provides Storm Recovery Assistance, Thousands of Meals...

  RICHMOND —  Corrections team members, inmates, and probationers from the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) are taking action to assist both Virgin...  Read More — VADOC Provides Storm Recovery Assistance, Thousands of Meals...

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  Trial Date Set for Inmate Who Escaped Custody in 2023

  RICHMOND —  A trial date has been set for the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) inmate who escaped state custody in 2023.Naseem Isaiah Roulack’s t...  Read More — Trial Date Set for Inmate Who Escaped Custody in 2023

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  VADOC Announces Lowest Recidivism Rate in More Than 20 Years

  RICHMOND —  Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Director Chad Dotson announced today that for the 11th straight year, Virginia has achieved one of t...  Read More — VADOC Announces Lowest Recidivism Rate in More Than 20 Years