NDCS News Releases

NDCS News Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-63)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

September 15, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Team members at the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) carry out the mission to keep people safe each and every day. Today, recognition was given to the best of the best for their achievements in 2022 to provide leadership, customer and community service, mentorship, training and more at the department’s annual awards ceremony. The event was held at the Lancaster Extension Education Center and honored 38...Read more

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CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

September 14, 2023 (Omaha, Neb.) – Authorities have been notified about an inmate missing from the Community Corrections Center – Omaha (CCC-O). Austin Risor #84566 left his place of employment and did not return to CCC-O.

Risor started his sentence on September 16, 2016. He was sentenced to 10 to 12 years for charges out of Madison County that include theft, operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest, and drug charges. He has a tentative release date of...Read more

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CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

September 14, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) are partnering to facilitate Nebraska Medicaid enrollment for individuals releasing from NDCS custody.

LB921, which took effect July 1, 2023, ensures individuals releasing from any NDCS facility are assisted with applying for Medicaid benefits prior to their release. Individuals can qualify for...Read more

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CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

September 6, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Authorities have been notified about an inmate missing from the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L). Ian Eastman #215514 left his place of employment and did not return to CCC-L.

Eastman started his sentence on September 14, 2022. He was sentenced to zero to 42 months for charges out of Lancaster County that include possession of a controlled substance and theft by unlawful taking. He has a tentative release...Read more

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CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

August 29, 2023 (Tecumseh, Neb.) – Alfred Thulin #45659, age 76, died August 25, 2023, at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI). The Nebraska State Patrol is conducting the investigation into his death.

Thulin’s sentence began on June 7, 1994. He was serving a 40 year to 80 year and 14 day sentence for first degree sexual assault on a child and escape out of Hall County.

As is the case whenever an inmate dies in the custody of the...Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-58)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

August 29, 2023 (Tecumseh, Neb.) –Decabooter Williams #60507, age 71, died this morning at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI), where he was incarcerated.

His sentence began on June 14, 2004. He was serving a life sentence for two counts of first degree murder out of Douglas County.

While the cause of death has not yet been determined, Williams was being treated for medical conditions. As is the case whenever an inmate dies in the...Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-57)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

August 24, 2023 (Omaha, Neb.) – An inmate who went missing from the Community Corrections Center – Omaha (CCC-O) is back in custody. Andres Willis #213587 was arrested by the Turner County Sheriff’s Office and is being held at the Turner County Jail in Ashburn, Georgia.

Willis disappeared on May 22, 2023, when he left the facility. He started his sentence on August 3, 2021. He was sentenced to three to five years for possession of a deadly weapon by a...Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-56)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

August 17, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) – An inmate who went missing from the Community Corrections Center – Omaha (CCC-O) is back in the custody of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). Michael Detty #213356 was arrested by the Lincoln Police Department.

Detty disappeared on August 7, 2023, when he left the facility. He started his sentence on June 16, 2021. He was sentenced to 4 years and 12 months to 5 years and 18 months for charges out of...Read more

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