Tuesday, October 17, 2017

UPDATE: Correctional Officer Midgett Released From Hospital

Elizabeth City
Oct 17, 2017

Correctional Officer George Midgett, who was injured in the Oct. 12 failed inmate escape attempt at Pasquotank Correctional Institution, was released from Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Tuesday night.

Correctional Officer Wendy Shannon and maintenance worker Geoffrey Howe remain at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital receiving treatment for injuries suffered during the failed escape attempt that resulted in the deaths of two employees. Correctional Officer Justin Smith and Correction Enterprises Manager Veronica Darden were killed by inmates in the escape attempt. Ten other prison employees were treated and released.

Pasquotank Correctional Institution, which currently houses approximately 720 male inmates in close, medium and minimum custody, remains on lockdown.

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