Putnamville Correctional Facility News

Every month, about 100 new prisoners stream into the Indiana Department of Correction, whether there is room for them or not.

Eric Taylor -- who, as a defense attorney notes on cross examination, has used at least nine aliases in various arrests -- says he and Turner go back.

If the neighbors on West Ninth Street are waiting for DeWayne Emberton to fix up his home, it could take a while.

Rian Kruger, 64, Indiana resident for 15 years, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 14, 2009, at St.

Indiana Department of Correction Commissioner Edwin Buss has honored Putnamville Correctional Facility Superintendent Bruce Lemmon with the prestigious Distinguished Service Award.

Eight men previously incarcerated at the Putnamville Correctional Facility were officially charged Tuesday for their roles in an Aug.

It may seem like an unlikely pair, but Putnamville Correctional Facility is rehabilitating inmates and retired horses together.

A Wabash Valley prison receives thousands for new video surveillance system. The Putnamville Correctional Facility told News 10 Monday that officers will no longer have blind spots when it comes to watching prisoners.

State Rep. Nancy Michael announced today that funding has been approved to improve the safety for staff and inmates at the Putnamville Correctional Facility.

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A Putnamville Correctional Facility inmate has been charged in Putnam County Circuit Court with Class B felony aggravated battery after he allegedly assaulted another inmate.

The Indiana Department of Correction wants state approval to spend $390,000 for a centralized video surveillance system at the Putnamville Correctional Facility.

A few independent entities have joined forces to aid a young woman who recently endured a horrific accident.

The Away Home Shelter received a donation Thursday through the Purposeful Living Units Serve program at the Putnamville Correctional Facility.

Howard Lee Gieseking, 53, Brazil, died Aug. 21, 2009, at 4:30 a.m., at his residence.

Howard Lee Gieseking, 53, Brazil, died Aug. 21, 2009, at 4:30 a.m., at his residence.

A Bloomington woman remained in the Putnam County Jail Friday after her recent arrest in connection with a trafficking incident at the Putnamville Correctional Facility.

A Bloomington woman remained in the Putnam County Jail Friday after her recent arrest in connection with a trafficking incident at the Putnamville Correctional Facility.

Dayton Witty, 88, Terre Haute, formerly of Brazil, died July 22, 2009, at 10:15 p.m., at Union Hospital following a brief illness.

An Indianapolis woman has been sentenced to jail time for trafficking with an inmate at the Putnamville Correctional Facility.