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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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Two inmates at Washington State Prison in Georgia died within 24 hours of each other, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). Israel Jones, in his late 60s and serving a 47-year sentence for armed robbery from Chatham County, died on Friday; Courtney Davis, in his early 40s and serving a 10-year sentence for …
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. …
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 …
1 hospitalized after fight between 3 inmates at Dooly State Prison, GDC says The Georgia Department of Corrections says it happened on June 7. Credit: 13WMAZ UNADILLA, Ga. — An inmate at Dooly State Prison was hospitalized after a fight broke out last week, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. They say it happened …
A suspect previously arrested in a joint narcotics investigation between North Carolina officials and the Union County Sheriff’s Office has led authorities to discover that a Hayes State Prison inmate was contributing to drug trafficking in northeast Georgia and North Carolina. The Union County Sheriff’s Office collaborated with the Cherokee County, NC Sheriff’s Office in …
An inmate at Telfair State Prison in Georgia died on June 7 following an altercation with another inmate, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). The deceased, Timothy Wilson, was serving a 22-year sentence for aggravated assault out of Cherokee County and was scheduled for release in September 2028. His body has been turned …