A new state policy says families of inmates in state prisons cannot bring them food anymore, provoking protests among relatives and advocates who say it is denying them a basic right. But state ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — As part of an effort to keep illegal drugs and other contraband out of state prisons, New York is taking away one of the few pleasures of life behind bars: It will no longer let ...

On a day when friends, family and presents are minimal for inmates nationwide, the McCracken County Jail is providing ...

This jailbird is really in the weeds. Amazing video footage shows an Ohio jail inmate catching a package dropped from a drone — one containing a contraband cellphone and marijuana, according to ...

PHOENIX — Nothing dampens the Christmas spirit like being behind bars, which is why a nonprofit will hand out hundreds of goodie bags at the Pinal County Detention Center before Christmas. This is the ...

OROFINO, Idaho – We want to share a story with you about our Treats 2 Troops program that really touched all of us that work here. For years, many of you from across the Inland Northwest have donated ...

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has directed state prison officials to rescind a pilot program restricting packages to inmates. Under the program that started last month at three state ...