Brockbridge Correctional Facility was a minimum security prison operated by the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services in Jessup, Maryland. The facility closed in 2019.
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| Location | 7930 Brock Bridge Road Jessup, Maryland |
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| Status | Closed |
| Security class | Minimum Security |
| Opened | 1966 |
| Managed by | Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services |
| Warden | Michele Jones |
Prisoners
editPrisoners at Brockbridge have done beach cleanup after storms hit Maryland.[1] In 2011, Brockbridge had a comedy night for the facility's talent night.[2] Ministers from St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fulton, Maryland visit Brockbridge.[3][4]
Security
editIn 2009, Brockbridge began using the BOSS, or Body Orifice Security Scanner, chair to find contraband.[5]
Notable incidents
editIn 2010, a fight broke out that injured several inmates.[6] In 2012, a Brockbridge Officer was accused of living a double life.[7] In 2007, an inmate was assaulted by an officer at Brockbridge.[8]
Notable inmates
edit- Princeton Simmons, brother of Todd Gurley[9]
References
edit- ^ Handel, Sarah. "Prison Work, Way Beyond License Plates And Rocks". NPR. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ Appleton, Andrea. "A comedy workshop prepares inmates for standup at the Brockbridge Correctional Facility's "talent night"". City Paper. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ "Prison Ministry". Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ "Volunteers Live Gospel Message" (PDF). vincentbaltimore.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 July 2010. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ Morse, Dan. "Maryland using body scanner to find contraband in prisons". Washington Post. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ Capps, Kriston (21 August 2010). "Prison Fight Breaks Out in Jessup". NBC Washington. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ McCabe, Scott. "Maryland corrections officer accused of leading double life". Washington Examiner. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ "Board Approves $40K Settlement For Beaten Inmate". CBS Baltimore. 2 May 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ^ Schlabach, Mark (11 September 2014). "Todd Gurley: UGA's reluctant star". ESPN. Retrieved 4 August 2015.