Prison

Attacked: All Injured Officers from MS-13 Assault at Virginia Prison Released from Hospital

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RICHMOND, Va. — All five correctional officers injured in a violent incident at Wallens Ridge State Prison have been released from medical care, according to the Virginia Department of Corrections. The attack took place on the morning of May 2 and involved six inmates, five of whom are associated with the MS-13 gang and are … Read more

Violence at Smith State Prison: Inmate Sues Georgia Corrections Over Brutal Attack and Medical Neglect

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Statesboro, Georgia — A former inmate at Smith State Prison has filed a lawsuit against the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), alleging a series of failures that culminated in a violent attack and subsequent medical negligence. George Luckett claims that prison officials created an environment rife with danger, neglected his medical needs, and subjected him … Read more

Assault: Zuni Pueblo Couple Sentenced to Prison for Brutal Attack Amid Witnesses and Minors

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A couple from Zuni Pueblo has been sentenced for their roles in a violent home invasion that left the victim severely injured and unable to seek help. Shannon Concho, 47, and LouAnn Johnson, 29, will serve substantial prison time after a brutal assault that unfolded in the victim’s residence. Court documents reveal … Read more

MS-13 Assault: Virginia Corrections Officers Hospitalized in Brutal Prison Attack

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Big Stone Gap, Virginia — A violent altercation at Wallens Ridge State Prison left three corrections officers hospitalized after a coordinated attack by inmates associated with the notorious MS-13 gang. The incident unfolded around 9:45 a.m. on Friday, when six inmates, five of whom are believed to be MS-13 members, executed a premeditated stabbing assault. … Read more

Ocean County Man Receives Five-Year Prison Sentence for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

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Freehold Borough, N.J. — A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in state prison following a violent incident in Jackson Township last year. Michael Vulpis received the sentence from Judge Kimarie Rahill on May 2, 2025, after pleading guilty to aggravated assault involving a deadly weapon. Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer noted … Read more

Inmates Launch Coordinated Attack on Corrections Officers at Virginia Prison, Leaving Three Hospitalized

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Wise County, Virginia — An alarming incident at Wallens Ridge State Prison on Friday morning left three corrections officers hospitalized following a coordinated assault by six inmates linked to the notorious MS-13 gang and another criminal organization. The Virginia Department of Corrections reported that the assault occurred around 9:45 a.m., prompting an immediate response from … Read more

Attack on Corrections Officers at Virginia Prison Highlights Gang Violence and Security Risks

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WISE COUNTY, Va. — A violent confrontation at Wallens Ridge State Prison left three corrections officers injured in what officials described as a coordinated attack by prison gangs. The Virginia Department of Corrections reported that the incident occurred around 9:45 a.m. on May 2, involving six inmates linked to the MS-13 and Sureño 13 gangs. … Read more

Sentenced: Drive-By Shooter Receives Prison Time for Taking Teen’s Life in Galveston

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GALVESTON, Texas — A man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy in Galveston, an act that has left the community grappling with grief and anger. The drive-by shooting, which occurred in March 2022, was described by authorities as a senseless act of violence that shook the … Read more

Gang Violence Escalates: Sentences Extended for Auckland Prison Attack

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – A violent attack at Auckland Prison’s high-security Paremoremo unit in 2023 has led to extended sentences for Mongrel Mob member Taneti Karaitiana and another individual, whose name has not been disclosed. The incident, which involved multiple inmates assaulting Tear Euini, resulted in serious injuries to the victim. The attackers were seen … Read more

Man Convicted of Killing Wife Sentenced to 42.5 Years in Prison without Parole

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BURLINGTON, Vt. — A man from New Hampshire has been sentenced to spend the next 42.5 years in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of his 22-year-old wife in Bolton, Vermont. Joseph Ferlazzo was convicted of killing his wife, Emily Jean, in December following a trip they took to celebrate their first … Read more