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Corey D. Sanders was sentenced to nearly three years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of burglary.

The Virginia Department of Corrections announced the closure of four facilities, including one in Stafford County.

The General Assemblys decision to treat attempted catalytic converter theft as a felony appears to have dealt a blow to Brian Charles Tichner.

The General Assemblys decision to treat attempted catalytic converter theft as a felony appears to have dealt a blow to Brian Charles Tichner.

The Virginia Department of Corrections is expanding access to buprenorphine, while Carilion Clinic makes plan to work with hospitals statewide.

From Jan. 1 to June 30 this year, the city of Roanoke experienced 43 fatal drug overdoses, again according to VDH reports. Thirty-five of those deaths were fentanyl-involved.

The Virginia Department of Corrections is committed to ensuring the safety and security of its staff and more than 24,000 inmates. As the summer months begin, this includes preparations for warm weather-related conditions in the Department’s facilities.

Deputies chased down a wanted fugitive with five active felony warrants in Gloucester County Tuesday morning, according to a county law enforcement official.

The Virginia Department of Corrections began reopening its facilities to the public on July 15 and will enter another important phase of reopening on September 1, when families will be able to visit inmates in 10 facilities across the state. On July 15, all state correctional facilities opened to attorneys and court officials, embassy and consulate officials, and other official visitors. On August 1, all facilities were opened to religious visitors and volunteers.

The Virginia Department of Corrections began reopening its facilities to the public on July 15 and will enter another phase of reopening on Sept. 1.