FCI Williamsburg: In the news

Every piece of coverage I've collected on FCI Williamsburg, newest first. Local reporters catch things the BOP never announces, so this is often the closest thing to a public record the facility has. Links go to the original outlets.

2025

Aug 17, 2025 Former correctional officer arrested in contraband scheme at FCI Williamsburg Post and Courier Other
Aug 15, 2025 Williamsburg County deputies arrest woman providing contraband to inmates Live 5 News Other

2024

Jul 22, 2024 3 charged with furnishing contraband at federal prison in Williamsburg County Live 5 News Other
Jul 22, 2024 Three men arrested after reportedly delivering contraband at FCI Williamsburg Prison WCIV Other

2021

Jan 21, 2021 35 staff COVID-19 cases, 2 inmate deaths reported at FCI Williamsburg Live 5 News Other
Jan 11, 2021 Prison workers union calls for action on COVID-19 outbreak at FCI Williamsburg Live 5 News Other

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