Sarah Roebuck

1 week ago | corrections1.com | Sarah Roebuck

RICHMOND, Va. — All five correctional officers injured in a brutal attack at Wallens Ridge State Prison have been released from the hospital, the Virginia Department of Corrections announced. The attack, which occurred on the morning of May 2, involved six inmates, five of whom are confirmed MS-13 gang members from El Salvador and in the U.S. illegally, according to VADOC. The sixth inmate is a confirmed Sureño 13 gang member from the U.S., serving a sentence for second-degree murder.

1 week ago | corrections1.com | Sarah Roebuck

From heartfelt thank-yous and musical tributes to proclamations and free meals, agencies across the country took to social media this week to recognize the work of correctional officers during National Correctional Officers Week. Correctional officers are often the unsung heroes of public safety — working in high-stress environments to maintain order, ensure safety and support rehabilitation.

1 week ago | ems1.com | Sarah Roebuck

AUSTIN, Texas — A new report from ESO shows a continued drop in suspected opioid overdose calls and introduces data points aimed at helping EMS professionals better understand trends in maternal emergencies, airway confirmation and behavioral health needs in pediatric patients. Released on May 6, the 2025 ESO EMS Index analyzed more than 12.5 million 911 records from over 3,000 EMS agencies nationwide.

1 week ago | ems1.com | Sarah Roebuck

NEW YORK — A Queens judge has ruled that the man accused of fatally stabbing FDNY EMS Captain Alison Russo is mentally competent to stand trial, clearing the way for the criminal case to proceed nearly two years after the veteran medic’s death. Peter Zisopoulos, 36, is charged with second-degree murder in the unprovoked attack on Russo in September 2022.

1 week ago | ems1.com | Sarah Roebuck

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Starting in July 2026, Evansville’s ambulances will be coming from fire stations instead of a private provider. Mayor Stephanie Terry and Evansville Fire Department Chief Tony Knight announced on May 6 that the city will end its longstanding contract with AMR and transition to a city-run EMS system operated by EFD. The move will not affect Vanderburgh County’s separate contract with AMR, the Courier & Press reported.