Prisons ADOC correctional officer arrested on charges of using position for personal gain Donaldson has had several other correctional staff arrested over the last two months for drug-related offenses. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 20, 2023
Prisons New information reveals ADOC contradictions regarding August “security incident” APR reported that Shaw took a hostage, but ADOC said there was never a hostage situation. New documents contradict that. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 8, 2023
Prisons Mental health worker faces charges for attempting to smuggle drugs into prison Jasmonique Ware's charges include trafficking methamphetamine, unlawful possession of marijuana and promoting prison contraband. Patrick DarringtonAugust 28, 2023
News Incarcerated person takes guard hostage at Donaldson facility, situation ongoing Statewide prison lockdown after an incarcerated individual took a guard hostage at William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility. Patrick DarringtonAugust 13, 2023
Prisons Former correctional lieutenant indicted on excessive force, obstruction charges A former correctional lieutenant was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday with counts of use of excessive force and obstruction. John H. GlennFebruary 8, 2023
Prisons Jefferson County coroner confirms death of incarcerated man on Friday At least 14 other individuals have died across Alabama's prison system this October. John H. GlennNovember 1, 2022
Prisons Incarcerated man dies at Donaldson Correctional Facility Donaldson is 149.7 percent over capacity, housing 1,449 incarcerated individuals in a facility designed to hold 968. John H. GlennJune 20, 2022
Prisons Alabama prisons see three more deaths Two of the men died within hours of one another at Donaldson prison. Officials are awaiting autopsies. Eddie BurkhalterMay 26, 2022
Prisons Two Alabama correctional officers arrested in connection with prison death The two were arrested Tuesday for allegedly not rendering aid when a man became stuck in his cell's automated door and died in April. Eddie BurkhalterMay 11, 2022
Prisons Judge dismisses assault charge against Alabama correctional officer The correctional officer has been sued multiple times by incarcerated men alleging he assaulted them, with one case settling before trial. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 9, 2021