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• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: DOC confirms death of 33-year-old Angola inmate Play Video

  June 4, 2026 1:18 PM

  ANGOLA — Sources tell the WBRZ Investigative Unit that Patrick Jones, 33, who was serving a life sentence for armed robbery, may have been killed by another inmate on Tuesday. West Feliciana Sheriff Brian Spillman said his office is investigating but would not confirm whether it is a homicide... more »

• Corrections major at Angola on leave after arrest on contraband charges Play Video

  March 11, 2026 10:34 AM

  ANGOLA — A Louisiana State Penitentiary employee was placed on leave after he was arrested on contraband charges, the state Department of Public Safety and Corrections said. Joseph McNeely, 29, was arrested on March 2 by the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office and charged with introduction to contraband. McNeely,... more »

• Amid WBRZ Investigative Unit reports about issues in prison system, Landry names new Corrections director Play Video

  August 29, 2024 12:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Gov. Jeff Landry on Thursday promoted a deputy secretary to be the new leader of the state Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Gary Westcott replaces James LeBlanc, who left the post last week citing health reasons. Landry told the WBRZ Investigative Unit on Monday that... more »

• Inmate transferred following alleged beating by six Elayn Hunt officers

  January 13, 2017 4:02 PM

  ST. GABRIEL – An inmate who was allegedly beaten by six Elayn Hunt corrections officer has been transferred to another facility. The corrections officers were placed on administrative leave on Wednesday after an investigation began into the alleged battery of the inmate. The St. Gabriel Police Department and detectives... more »

• Six Elayn Hunt correctional officers on leave after excessive force allegations

  January 12, 2017 6:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Six Elayn Hunt correctional officers have been placed on leave after state officials say they are investigating excessive force allegations. According to a statement from the Department of Corrections, the alleged incident occurred earlier this week at the correctional center in St. Gabriel. State officials... more »

• Former State Penitentiary corrections cadet booked for sexual misconduct with inmate

  December 30, 2016 7:53 PM

  WEST FELICIANA – West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's detectives booked a former Louisiana State Penitentiary Corrections Cadet for sexual misconduct with an inmate. The former cadet, 20-year-old Pernell J. Glover, Jr., was booked with malfeasance in office and sexual misconduct prohibited with persons in the custody and supervision of the... more »

• Audit: Changes needed to strengthen oversight of work release program

  April 18, 2016 6:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The Louisiana Legislative Auditor released a new audit that slams the Department of Public Safety and Corrections' Transitional Work Program. The program, also known as work release, is run by local sheriffs and private companies. According to the audit, the program saved the state an estimated $12.1 million... more »

• Burl Cain cleared of wrongdoing; Ex-Angola warden to hold press conference Wednesday

  March 22, 2016 5:29 PM

  ANGOLA - Allegations of wrongdoing made against former State Penitentiary Warden Burl Cain are unfounded, a multi-agency investigation revealed Tuesday afternoon. The Inspector General, State Police and Department of Corrections has spent the last few months investigating complaints that Cain acted inappropriately in his role as chief of the... more »