By Kim Chandler The Associated Press. Act 554 allows Arkansas state agencies to participate in energy performance contracts, in which a projects annual energy and maintenance savings are used to fully cover the cost of work over a specified period. Through independent study and on-the-job training, inmates enrolled learn how to maintain and operate agricultural equipment. At this time, however, theCaudellfamily asks that we be given the time, space and privacy to celebrate his life and mourn. On Thursday, April 1, 2021, staff at the East Arkansas Regional Unit observed inmate Tyrone Washington #552982 hanging in a locked single-man cell. The preview will be on Friday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Saturday, March 12, the gates will open at 10 a.m., with the auction starting at 1 p.m. Inmate Henderson was a 41-year-old white male serving a 132-year sentence out of Miller County for rape. An ADC lieutenant also assisting was not harmed. Sen. Glover received several awards for his outstanding municipal, community and legislative accomplishments, including the Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award from the cities of Lonoke and Carlisle. In fact, restrictive housing is frequently used for the safety of inmates during an investigation, to provide additional security for inmates pending trial, when disciplinary court review is pending, or when inmates are preparing to transfer to another unit for security reasons. The Division of Correction officers honored include: Our officers are too often the unsung heroes of the law enforcement community. Inmate Tacker was pronounced dead at 2:17 a.m. at Baptist Health Medical Center Hot Spring County in Malvern. The inmate was in his late 40s and serving a 10-year sentence for sexual assault. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS HIGHLIGHTS WORK TO PROVIDE SECOND CHANCES DURING 2021 REENTRY WEEK. The North Central Unit inmate was undergoing treatment for COVID-related symptoms. Additionally, the Arkansas Parole Board will resume allowing supporters to join inmates, in-person, at their parole hearing. The law, which takes effect Tuesday, requires inmates to released between three and 12 months before their sentences end to be supervised by the Board of Pardon and Paroles for the remainder of. Inmate Worthey was pronounced dead at 8:22 a.m. NORTH LITTLE ROCK The Arkansas Board of Corrections and the Arkansas Department of Corrections issued a public notice for submissions today for communities to express interest in donating land for the construction of a new community correction center to house approximately 200 to 300 offenders within the Division of Community Correction. The Board of Corrections will meet on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 9:30 A.M. at the Varner Unit. Reversing the ban on Pell Grants for prisoners is a significant step toward making higher education and career technical education a reality for a larger share of our population and substantially increasing offenders chances of one day becoming productive returning members of our communities. LITTE ROCK Gov. Inmate Bramlett was a 42-year-old white male serving a 55-year sentence out of Van Buren County for first-degree murder. For additional information on inmate Hartman, visit our website:https://apps.ark.org/inmate_info/index.php, DOC RELEASES INFORMATION ABOUT PERSONS OF INTEREST IN TODAYS ESCAPE. This second phase of the projects are guaranteed by Entegrity under Performance Contracting to not only pay for themselves but to also put money back into the state agencys budget. Inmate Bramlett was taken to the infirmary and pronounced dead at 9:58 a.m. The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. Secretary Graves encouraged those in attendance to participate in Reentry Week activities planned at Division of Community Correction area offices all over the state. The DOC is one of the first Arkansas state agencies to use the Gov2Go platform, which has primarily been used in Arkansas to stay on top of vehicle tag renewal, property assessment and property tax deadlines. This grant expands programming opportunities for those housed at the Varner, North Central, Tucker, Delta Regional and McPherson units and the Mississippi County Work Release Center, Department of Corrections Secretary Solomon Graves said. Feb 1, 2023. The Department of Corrections worked with the states digital services provider, NIC Arkansas, a wholly owned division of Tyler Technologies, to design the modern, responsive website and build an inclusive user experience across all platforms. I am asking that you join me in making this a season of sacrifice so we can enjoy the Spring, Summer and beyond as healthy as possible., ARKANSAS DIVISION OF CORRECTION INMATE FOUND DEAD OF APPARENT SUICIDE AT THE VARNER UNIT. The website allows us to successfully improve the efficiency of our services and underscores our focus on public safety and transparency.. Sen. Glover was originally appointed to the Board of Corrections by Gov. On Tuesday, January 5, 2021, staff at the East Arkansas Regional Unit observed inmate Billy Ray Jones #161430 hanging in a locked single-man cell. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS APPLAUDS FOUR OUTSTANDING OFFICER WINNERS. Farm families are essential for our economy, but you also are part of the fabric of our state. His presence will forever be felt wherever his wife and children go. Proposals will be evaluated by the Department of Corrections and submitted to the Board of Corrections for selection. Inmate Carmen was a 50-year-old white male serving a 40-year sentence out of Boone County for robbery. The inmate was in his late 60s and serving a life sentence for rape. Arkansas families celebrated Halloween during the weekend for the fourth time since the enaction of Act 463, which bars certain sex offenders from participating in Halloween-related activities. For offenses that are non-discretionary, the Board may only place a course of action (programs) on an inmate. The animals live with their inmate trainers 24 hours a day, seven days a week in their cells or barracks. Additionally, the project benefits from new Arkansas solar laws, which allow public entities to take advantage of federal tax credits and net metering rules. On Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, staff at the Ouachita River Correctional Unit observed inmate Travis Tacker #120456 hanging in a locked single-man cell. To learn more about dogs available for adoption, visit our Paws in Prison page. Inmate Richard was a 55-year-old white male, serving a life sentence for first-degree murder out of Washington County. On Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, staff at the East Arkansas Regional Unit observed inmate Kiari Riggins #173841 hanging in a locked single-man cell. The Volunteer Opportunities page allows the public to explore numerous DOC programs that allow individuals to help inmates and offenders through public service. Anyone with information about inmate Hartmans whereabouts should contact local law enforcement. The (Hawkins Unit) Pathway to Freedom program is a Christ-centered holistic service program that provides an educational and values-based, pre-release and post-release/reentry obtain to offenders, he said. BRICKEYS On Friday, August 12, 2022, Samuel Hartman, ADC #156358, an inmate at the East Arkansas Regional Unit, escaped while on a work detail in a field near the unit. I have lowered the flags to honor his memory.. He served in the House for 10 terms over 14 years. There were 271 admissions and 585 releases by the end of June, according to the ADC director. LUXORA On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, staff at the Mississippi County Work Release Center observed inmate Nathaniel Painter #554018 hanging in his cell. Responding correctional officers and medical staff were unable to detect a pulse. We truly appreciate their hard work and dedication.. We greatly appreciate the ongoing patience and understanding of residents, inmates and their loved ones as well as the overwhelming support our staff has received during this public health crisis. The Arkansas State Police was notified and is conducting an investigation into the death. These privately operated facilities provide a much-needed step down from incarceration to the community, he said. All requests are pending review and approval by the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Inmate Dunn was pronounced dead at 2:21 a.m. ASP will be conducting an investigation into the death. With most of the states prisons in these rural areas, the need for updating such equipment becomes even more important in the effort to reach an underserved population, according to UAMS. If a youthful inmates behavior becomes unmanageable and all efforts to deescalate that behavior have failed, and there is a direct threat to the safe and secure operations of the housing unit, the inmate, staff, or other inmates, the Warden or Duty Warden (if after hours) must be notified. State laws limiting sex offenders from participating in Halloween activities are in effect two weeks before and two weeks after Halloween. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS INMATE DEAD IN APPARENT SUICIDE AT OUACHITA RIVER CORRECTIONAL UNIT. Inmate Harris was pronounced dead at 12:54 p.m. More than 80,000 offenders are currently in the custody or under the supervision of the Department of Corrections. Misty Hartman and Linda Annette White are believed to be assisting escaped inmate Samuel Hartman. Visitation status updates will be posted on the Departments website at http://doc.arkansas.gov . Additionally, the DOC launched an Online Services Center and a Volunteer Opportunities portal on its award-winning website, DOC.Arkansas.gov. The public is encouraged to visit the DOC on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to receive updates and share posts with images of inmate Hartman. Secretary Graves said, We are eager to start this second phase. The Arkansas Board of Corrections will meet on Friday, October 15, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the Arkansas Department of Corrections headquarters, 1302 Pike Avenue, North Little Rock. NORTH LITTLE ROCK This weekend, Arkansas families will celebrate Halloween for the third time since the enaction of Act 463, which bars certain sex offenders from participating in Halloween-related activities. Only two visitors will be permitted at a time. Inmate Washington was a 27-year-old black male serving a 15-year sentence out of Pulaski County for residential burglary. These facilities reflect the best of Arkansas charitable spirit and offer a better chance of success than a traditional release. This partnership between the Arkansas Department of Corrections and the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism will help preserve a National Historic Landmark. The PIP program began in December 2011 and trains and adopts dogs into permanent homes. Since the beginning of the Hutchinson administration, 680 new beds have been added throughout the Division of Correction. LITTLE ROCK Six Arkansas Division of Correction units are among 36 state sites set to benefit from a USDA grant that will go toward the purchase of equipment to provide long-distance learning opportunities. We are also always looking for ways gain public trust through improved constituent or customer service and for ways to connect with volunteers who share our passion for changing the lives of individuals in our care and custody.. NORTH LITTLE ROCK The Arkansas Department of Corrections, Division of Community Correction Sex Offender Services, coordinated a massive, statewide Halloween home visit effort on Saturday. While locked down, all non-essential movement within facilities or between facilities will be suspended. Instead, a prisoner must apply for parole. Sex offenders identified as high risk must remain at home on Halloween and are required to post signs warning that children are not to trick-or-treat at their residences. These areas rely on telemedicine and distance-learning equipment, some of which hasnt been updated in over a decade. The Arkansas Department of Corrections is scheduled to conduct its first round of COVID-19 immunizations beginning this week. In-person visits to inmates/residents will continue to be made by pre-approved individuals only. The latest projects will include comprehensive upgrades covering the Tucker Unit, Tucker Max Unit, and Tucker Re-Entry Center as well as multi-megawatt solar installations for the Division of Correction and the Division of Community Correction. Over 29,000 students have graduated from the Arkansas Correctional School District, he said. At its onset, the board consisted of five citizens appointed by the governor who would meet three times each month at various correctional facilities throughout the state of Arkansas. The Department of Corrections will be conducting an internal investigation into the death. Responding staff were able to regain full control of the involved barracks. Jennifer Dean, Division Sex Offender Services Manager, reported a 92 percent overall compliance rate from the weekend home visits. Jennifer Dean, Division Sex Offender Services Manager, reported a 96 percent overall compliance rate from the weekend home visits. A new facility would significantly benefit the local economy by employing an estimated 370 individuals, with an annual payroll of approximately $21 million. They have boots on the ground in our communities every day, helping offenders stay on track, thrive and support their families.. Inmate Foster was a 31-year-old white male serving a 25-year sentence out of Polk County for possession with the purpose to deliver methamphetamine or cocaine. Standing at the pulpit of Faith Baptist Church, the Secretary stressed how important faith-based reentry programs are for offenders success. The Board of Corrections will meet via Conference Call on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. ARKANSAS DIVISION OF CORRECTION TO HOST 11th ANNUAL HORSE AUCTION. Early release from prison is sometimes known as parole. Instructions for submitting proposals and the site evaluation questionnaire can be accessed HERE. Please carefully review the new VISITATION RULES at ar.gov/visitationrules. Composting food waste through in-vessel, rotary drum digesters, reducing water and natural gas use by more than $150,000 per year. During his term as Senator, he served as Assistant Pro Tempore for the First Congressional District and served as Chairman of the Legislative Councils Penal and Correctional Institutions Sub-Committee. The AIVA is an assembly of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Secretary of Corrections Solomon Graves notified Department leadership on Wednesday, December 30, that in response to a recent increase in staff COVID-19 cases, all Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities will immediately enter into lockdown status. ACC OFFICER INJURED IN FAYETTEVILLE DRUG COURT. PINE BLUFF On Saturday, October 4, 2020, a Division of Correction inmate was pronounced deceased at Baptist Health North Little Rock. It is one of many steps we will take in the coming year to improve our outcomes and do our part to continue the transformation of state government.. The officer, whose injuries are not life threatening, was taken to a local medical center for treatment. ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS BEGINS COVID-19 VACCINATION OF SECURITY STAFF AND MEDICAL PARTNERS. On Monday, April 11, 2022, staff at the Grimes Unit observed inmate Tony Foster #551333 hanging in a locked single-man cell. Facilities will remain locked down until at least January 15, 2021. Inmate Release Report Snapshot taken: 2/28/2023 6:00:11 AM Projected Release Date Booking No Last Name First Name 3/1/2023 6549164 AGUILERATOLEDO MARTIN 3/1/2023 6416083 ALLENDE ROBERT 3/1/2023 6559648 BENNETT SEAN 3/1/2023 6556394 BLACKBURN RODTROY 3/1/2023 6485847 COCOM MARIO . The inmate was undergoing treatment for COVID-related symptoms. Hutchinson said. Together, they built a joyful and active family with their childrenEmmaRae, Audrey and Jeremiah. Senator Glover led a distinguished life of public service, said Corrections Secretary Solomon Graves. Outlets must RSVP with the Departments Communications Director at Cindy.Murphy@arkansas.gov, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO RESUME MODIFIED IN-PERSON VISITATION PILOT AT FOUR FACILITIES. Finally, only emergency intakes of inmates will be scheduled. The Arkansas State Police was notified and is conducting an investigation into the death. Inmate Singleton was pronounced dead at 12:20 p.m. Reentry is an uninterrupted thread that is woven through the Division of Correction, the Arkansas Correctional School District and the Division of Community Correction.. The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. Tasha Clark. PINE BLUFF On Friday, October 23, 2020, a Division of Correction inmate was pronounced deceased at White River Health System Grasse Memorial Clinic in Calico Rock. USDA/UAMS GRANT TO PROVIDE LONG-DISTANCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AT DIVISION OF CORRECTION FACILITIES. Vessel graduated from the Randall L. Williams Unit in 2018 and is employed by Central Arkansas Water. Males had a higher recidivism . The Communicator Awards are judged and curated by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA). As a State Representative, he represented the City of Beebe and parts of White, Lonoke and Prairie counties. The Arkansas State Police was notified and will be conducting an investigation into the death. Beebe in 2014 and Gov. This is Clark Cogbill. Immediate, adult family members may submit requests for visitation appointments. NORTH LITTLE ROCK Secretary of Corrections Solomon Graves announced today that beginning April 17, 2021, the Arkansas Department of Corrections will be expanding a MODIFIED IN-PERSON VISITATION pilot to include the following facilities: The visitation pilot, which began in December, will continue at the following facilities: Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, in-person visits to inmates/residents will be made by pre-approved individuals only. PINE BLUFF On Sunday, October 18, 2020, an Arkansas Division of Correction inmate was pronounced deceased at Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana, Texas. Lillie Phillips, Texarkana Regional Correctional Center, Miller County Officer of the Year, Sgt. 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