The Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division Lowell Post was contacted by officials from the Westville Correctional Facility Tuesday, November 7 to investigate an inmate death.
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Governor Eric J. Holcomb broke ground on the new correctional facility in Westville Thursday. The 1.4 million square foot facility will provide a modern and efficient space for both incarcerated individuals and Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) staff who work in the facility. Gov. Holcomb announced the new correctional facility as part of his 2021 NextLevel Agenda and recommitted to the $1.2 billion project in his 2023 agenda.
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Officials are investigating the recent deaths of two inmates at the Westville Correctional Facility. The Indiana Department of Correction’s chief communications officer has confirmed to WKVI News that Richard L. Canada, 39, died on Wednesday, while Daniel R. Todd, 36, died on May 29.
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You’ll soon be able to find out how many people have tested positive for COVID-19 in your zip code. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box announced Friday that Indiana plans to give zip-code-level breakdowns of positive test counts each week.
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In Friday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health, 675 new cases of COVID-19 were noted, along with 33 new deaths. Figures are reported based on when data is received by the ISDH and occurred over multiple days.
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The Indiana Department of Correction says it’ll screen all offenders passing through its intake facility for COVID-19. IDOC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kristen Dauss announced the expanded testing effort during Wednesday’s COVID-19 press conference.
Continue readingThe number of COVID-19 cases in Marshall and Pulaski counties continues to increase. Pulaski County has had 29 residents test positive, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health, an increase of three from the previous day. Marshall County added one case, bringing the total to 31 with one death.
Continue readingMarshall and Pulaski counties are reporting more cases of COVID-19. Marshall County has now had 30 residents test positive with one death, according to Friday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health. Pulaski County is up to 25 positive cases. Starke County remains at 16 cases and one death.
Continue readingMore cases of COVID-19 can be expected at the Westville Correctional Facility, according to the Indiana Department of Correction’s chief medical officer.
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The staff and management of the Westville Correctional Facility are working to limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19 to all offenders and staff members.
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Pulaski County Sheriff Jeff Richwine is keeping an eye on the impact of COVID-19 at other area jails. He told the county commissioners last week that he’s been in contact with the Porter County sheriff, where several inmates have now tested positive.
Continue readingThe Indiana Department of Correction is promising to be transparent when it comes to COVID-19 cases in its facilities. Its website lists how many offenders have tested positive at each facility but not the total number of tests taken, while other states like Ohio have more detailed breakdowns.
Continue readingAn additional 394 Hoosiers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 between Sunday and Wednesday, according to the latest report from the Indiana State Department of Health. However, officials say they are still experiencing a technology issue which doesn’t reflect all of the new cases and new tests.
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The Indiana Department of Correction says it’s trying to be as transparent as possible when it comes to the COVID-19 outbreak at the Westville Correctional Facility, but there’s still a lot that remains unknown.
Continue readingAnother Marshall County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. The county has now seen 23 positive cases out of 280 total tests, according to Sunday’s report from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Continue readingThe Indiana State Department of Health is reporting another 529 positive cases of COVID-19 and another 26 deaths. As of Saturday’s report, 10,641 Hoosiers have tested positive, and 545 had died.
Continue readingMore than 80 offenders at the Westville Correctional Facility have now tested positive for COVID-19. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box shared the statistics during Thursday’s COVID-19 briefing.
Continue readingAn inmate at the Westville Correctional Facility has died from COVID-19. State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box announced the death during state officials’ COVID-19 briefing Tuesday.
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Almost 140 grams of synthetic marijuana was reportedly found hidden in the Westville Correctional Facility. The Indiana Department of Correction says Lead Captain Joseph Farley found the contraband in one of the facility’s common areas Friday. A total of 139.9 grams of K2 and 4.7 grams of tobacco were reportedly located.
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An officer at the Westville Correctional Facility has been arrested on suspicion of trying to traffic drugs. The Indiana Department of Correction says Correctional Officer Dennis Cousins, 27, of Hammond, is accused of trying to bring drugs into the facility when coming on shift Friday. The investigation reportedly turned up what officers suspect to be Suboxone, a prescription drug used to treat people who are dependent on opioids.
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