Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn said an inmate Tuesday was inspired by an inmate who escaped the day prior.

Sheriff: Investigation underway after Lafayette inmate dies at Angola ...

LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Police in Cass County say an inmate who escaped Sunday afternoon and cut off his ankle monitor has now turned himself in. In an update from Sheriff Edward Schroder, Scott Pearson, ...

A 19-year-old is accused of breaking into a prison to deliver care packages that included THC and methamphetamine products, 13 cellular devices and Baby Don't Be Bald scalp cream.

The release said a medical emergency was called, and jail healthcare personnel performed lifesaving measures until paramedics arrived.

Opponents said that the bill will increase the bullying of trans youth while supporters of the bill complained about ...

Rising Sun casino could move; nearby gaming venues brace for impact (Indianapolis) — A proposal allowing relocation of Indiana’s Rising Sun casino has passed a key legislative vote and now moves to ...

LAKE PROVIDENCE, La. -- Louisiana authorities said Friday that eight inmates escaped from a rural jail, including some facing murder charges, setting off another manhunt in a state where bold jail ...

Louisiana authorities say all eight inmates who escaped from a rural jail were captured less than 24 hours after they were reported missing. Officials have not said how the escape unfolded from the ...

All eight violent offenders who escaped Louisiana's Riverbend Detention Center have been captured after massive manhunt ...

CROWN POINT, Ind. — A former correctional officer with the Lake County, Indiana work release program is facing two charges ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law committee discussed a bill Tuesday that would allow firing squad executions for death ...