Sweat Transported to Five Points Prison in Romulus

David Sweat was released from Albany Medical Center and returned to maximum security prison early yesterday morning. The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision announced Sweat was released from the hospital and taken to Five Points Correctional Facility in Romulus... Read More.

David Sweat Providing New Details on Prison Escape

Captured escapee David Sweat is providing new details about how he and partner Richard Matt evaded law enforcement following their escape from the Clinton Correctional Facility. Sweat told police he and Matt had several close calls while on the run. Sweat said at... Read More.

Sweat’s Condition Upgraded to ‘Fair’

Albany Medical Center said yesterday afternoon that escaped prisoner David Sweat was in “fair” condition. When his condition was reported as “serious” earlier in the week, the hospital said Sweat would likely remain in the hospital for a few days while he recovers.... Read More.

Sweat’s Condition Upgraded to Serious

Convicted killer David Sweat remains hospitalized in Albany with two bullet wounds. Yesterday, his condition was upgraded to stable condition and he was talking with investigators. Authorities said Sweat has started telling them details of the getaway plan he and fellow escapee Richard... Read More.

Dannemora Escape Drama Comes to an End

Law enforcement officers have captured escaped prisoner David Sweat yesterday, two days after his co-conspirator Richard Matt was shot and killed. Sweat was shot and wounded by New York State Police Sgt. Jay Cook at 3:20 yesterday afternoon. He was treated and... Read More.

Second Prison Employee Charged in Dannemora Escape

Another prison employee was arrested last night in connection with the escape of Richard Matt and David Sweat from an upstate N.Y. prison. Clinton Correctional Facility guard Gene Palmer was charged with promoting prison contraband, two counts of tampering with physical evidence, and... Read More.

Bill Facilitates Streetlight Conversion to LED

A bill was just passed in the New York State Assembly and Senate that could save municipalities and taxpayers in New York $100 Million dollars annually. The bill makes it easier for local municipalities to start the process of upgrading their street lamps to... Read More.

The Search Continues

The search continues for escaped Clinton Correctional Facility inmates David Sweat and Richard Matt. New York State Police said they're checking seasonal camps and abandoned buildings in the region near the Dannemora prison, as well as continuing to sweep trails and railroad beds... Read More.

Authorities Expand Search for Escaped Convicts

Authorities announced the search for Richard Matt and David Sweat would be expanding. Since June 6th, state, local and federal law enforcement agencies have focused on a sixteen mile perimeter around the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora. Authorities held a news conference outside... Read More.

Mitchell Had ‘Relationship’ with Escaped Convict

As the search for two convicted killers continues, the female prison worker accused of helping the inmates escape admits to having a sexual relationship with one of them. A law enforcement source said that Joyce Mitchell said she had sex multiple times with Richard... Read More.