Dustin Pedigo

The Tennessee Department of Correction is investigating multiple overdoses at Morgan County prison, with reports indicating staff used Narcan after suspected K2 involvement. The department denied confirming the overdoses but emphasized its zero-tolerance policy on contraband. The incident follows an earlier case where an inmate allegedly killed an officer, leading to an indictment and transfer of the accused to another facility.

Three Tennessee senators made an unannounced visit to a state prison where a guard was killed earlier this year, prompting a reaction from the Department of Correction commissioner. The visit aimed to assess conditions and progress on lock repairs after an inmate was indicted for murder. The warden answered questions but received calls from the commissioner during the visit.