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Corrections nurse, mentor walks road less traveled to lend skills
Kecia Charles has always had a drive inside her to help others. […]
Nelson Coleman Correctional Center
Crime
Prison nearly clear of COVID cases following July outbreak
Following a significant outbreak of COVID-19 at the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center, St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne said the situation has dramatically improved. […]
Featured
Dozens of St. Charles Parish Correctional Center inmates test positive for coronavirus
St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne announced today that over the last several days there have been a total of 39 inmates who have tested positive for coronavirus at the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center. […]
News
Local inmates get diplomas that open doors
Inmates at Nelson Coleman Correctional Center who receive a high school equivalency diploma get a special visit with family. This is often the first time in years they’ve seen them in person. […]
News
St. Borromeo’s ministry offers freedom to women inmates
It takes time to build trust and openness with people who have struggled hard in life, but the volunteers with the Peace & Justice Ministry of St. Charles Borromeo Church have faith. […]
Crime
Man who coerced minors for sex hangs himself
A man convicted of producing child pornography and coercing minors for sex hanged himself with the cord from a laundry bag while jailed in the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center. […]
Crime
Man convicted of child porn hangs himself in jail cell
A man convicted of producing child pornography and coercing minors for sex hung himself with the cord from a laundry bag in Nelson Coleman Correctional Center.
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What's Happening
Concealed weapon carry classes
Killona – The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office will hold Level 1 Concealed Carry Classes on March 26 and April 9. Class will starts at 8 a.m.to 4 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office Firing Range behind the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center in Killona. […]
Crime
Escapee from Nelson Coleman Correctional Facility apprehended after 11 hours
A prisoner who escaped from the Nelson Coleman Correctional Facility early Tuesday morning was free for about 11 hours before being apprehended later that afternoon. […]