The Minnesota Department of Corrections is investigating the recent deaths of two inmates in separate prisons. David John Ojeda, 43, was found unresponsive at his cell in MCF-Stillwater at around ...

So far in 2024, the DOC has had seven inmate deaths, Kirkvold’s being the latest. On January 11, the DOC announced that inmate Benjamin Block had died.

Department of Corrections Director Fred Bordallo Jr. on Thursday said that DOC has been investigating the May 17 death of a 26-year-old pre-trial detainee, who complained of symptoms while ...

South Dakota's inmate mortality rate continues to climb as the state reports its fifth death in 30 days.