Prisons Results of STD testing reveal new cases of Syphilis and HIV at ADOC facility The results are from a test of 1,227 incarcerated individuals at Staton Correctional Facility. Patrick DarringtonApril 4, 2024
Legislature Committee member questions if new prisons will alleviate overcrowding The new prison facilities are intended to replace smaller and older facilities. Patrick DarringtonApril 3, 2024
Prisons STD screening held at ADOC facility amid alleged outbreak The Alabama Department of Public Health conducted the STD screening at Staton Correctional Facility. Patrick DarringtonMarch 5, 2024
Prisons Another incarcerated death, and two ADOC staff arrested for drug possession Two ADOC staff members at Staton and Elmore Correctional Facility face charges for contraband. Patrick DarringtonNovember 29, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated person previously attacked dies after another assault After being assaulted in August, Christopher Latham was assaulted again in October — this time fatally. Patrick DarringtonNovember 13, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated man brain dead after being tied up, abused inside ADOC facility Daniel Williams just turned 22 years old and was scheduled to be released in early November. Patrick DarringtonNovember 9, 2023
Prisons Several incarcerated people die amid more prison violence The violence and death inside ADOC facilities continue as billions of dollars are being prepared to go towards funding one new prison. Patrick DarringtonOctober 10, 2023
Prisons Correctional officer stabbed by incarcerated person The officer was able to escape as assistance came but was flown out of the facility to have his wounds treated. Patrick DarringtonOctober 4, 2023
Prisons Multiple incidents of violence reported in ADOC facilities over weekend Photos and videos show incarcerated individuals experiencing violence in Alabama's prison system. Patrick DarringtonAugust 22, 2023
Prisons Escape, multiple deaths hit several ADOC facilities on Monday The incidents included several deaths, an attempted suicide, and an escape by an incarcerated individual. Patrick DarringtonAugust 9, 2023