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Corrections Commissioner William Marshall said for the first time since COVID-19 hit, jail and prison guard vacancies have fallen below 1,000 - standing at 990. We have a class of 55 right now that wi...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers say bills passed in the special session to help solve the state’s corrections employment crisis lay a foundation but are not a cure-all.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTestifying in recent committee meetings, corrections leaders described the state’s worst correction officer shortage in 30 years. They counted more than 1,000 open positions and vacancy rates reaching 70 percent in some facilities.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsInmates in West Virginia’s state jails and prisons are beginning to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.This week, almost 1,000 state inmates received a dose of the single shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAt a federal prison in Morgantown, Jeff Marrero is working with his service dog Biley on how to close doors. The golden retriever walks over to the door,…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA federal inmate in West Virginia has been sentenced to an additional year and nine months in prison for possessing a weapon.Acting U.S. Attorney Carol…
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