Blanche Carney, head of Philadelphia's Department of Prisons, has announced she is retiring after eight years as commissioner and 28 years with the department.
Blanche Carney, Commissioner of Philadelphia's Department of Prisons, has announced her retirement, officials confirmed to FOX 29 Monday. Carney has been commissioner for eight years overseeing the city’s four prisons , The Detention Center , Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center , Riverside Correctional Facility ) since 2016.She has been within the Philadelphia Department of Prisons for a total of 28 years. Her last day is reportedly scheduled for April 5.
He was captured onboard a SEPTA bus after a 5-day manhunt and several sightings across the city.Back in May, Ameen Hurst and Nassir Grant escaped the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center through a hole cut in a fence surrounding a recreation yard.Grant evaded arrest for four days after being seen wearing full female Muslim garb and a head covering at one point in the search.Hurst, who was accused in four Philadelphia murders, was finally taken into custody six days later.
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