Feds Bust Ring that Allegedly Flew Drugs, Weapons into Prisons

Federal agents arrested nine people, most from Macon, in connection with a conspiracy that allegedly used drones to smuggle drugs, cell phones, tobacco, and weapons such as saw blades into prisons. The indictment, unsealed Wednesday, describes drone deliveries to 10 prisons across eight states, including two facilities in Georgia: one in Atlanta and one in …

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12 charged with allegedly using drones to smuggle contraband into …

A drone is seen carrying a payload as photographed by the Georgia Department of Corrections. (Georgia Department of Corrections) (NEW YORK) — Twelve individuals have been charged in what the Justice Department is calling a vast conspiracy to smuggle contraband into 10 federal prisons across the country through a coordinated drone operation. The 17-count indictment, …

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Since you asked: What does early release look like in states that eliminated discretionary parole?

A new Prison Policy Initiative report finds that the 17 states and D.C. which have eliminated discretionary parole for most incarcerated people still maintain parole boards and other conditional release mechanisms, though these systems are often overlooked. The report provides a comprehensive table detailing eligibility criteria, board composition, and outcomes for these “post-parole” states, noting …

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Inmate deaths under investigation – The Union-Recorder

Two inmates died within 24 hours of each other on June 13 and June 14 at Washington State Prison near Davisboro, Georgia. The Georgia Department of Corrections reported their causes of death as undetermined, with no signs of altercations or foul play. The bodies were sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Laboratory for …

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GDC investigating two inmate deaths at Washington State Prison – 41NBC News

GDC investigating two inmate deaths at Washington State Prison GDC says the causes of death for Courtney Davis and Isreal Jones are undetermined and both cases are under standard investigation 23 hours ago Tucker Sargent, DAVISBORO, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Georgia Department of Corrections is investigating the deaths of two inmates at Washington State Prison. …

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GDC: Telfair State Prison inmate dies after altercation – 41NBC News

An inmate at Telfair State Prison in McRae-Helena, Georgia, died on Sunday, June 11, 2026, following an altercation with another inmate, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). A GDC spokesperson stated that the body of Timothy Wilson was turned over to the county coroner and will be sent to the GBI Crime Lab …

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Arrest by Union Co. officials leads to discovery of narcotics in …

A recent arrest by Union County officials led to the discovery of narcotics inside a Georgia prison, according to AccessNorthGa.com. The investigation, conducted by Union County authorities, uncovered the drugs during the arrest process. The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is involved as the incident occurred within a state prison facility. No further details on …

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