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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has had thirty-two employees who have died in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. He did test positive for COVID-19 and preliminary autopsy results suggest the virus as a contributing cause of death. He was transported from the Havins Unit in Brownwood on July 31, 2020. “The Texas Department of Criminal Justice family grieves with the Wier family in these trying times. He was transported from the Hutchins State Jail in Dallas on April 16, 2020. Preliminary autopsy results suggest COVID-19 as a contributing cause of death. He was 70 years old. There have been 49 offender deaths connected to COVID 19 with an additional 30 under investigation. Offender Proo tested positive for COVID-19 on August 29, 2020. “The thoughts and prayers of the TDCJ family are with those close to Officer Coffman. He had served 29 years on multiple life sentences out of Bexar County. Offender Pouncey tested positive for COVID-19 on July 30, 2020. “Any offenders who had any possible contact with the counselor are being closely monitored by medical staff,” Linthicum continued. He had served three years on an 6-year sentence out of Tarrant County. Offender Murray tested positive for COVID-19 on June 8, 2020. In total there have been 117,688 offenders and 35,407 employees tested for COVID-19. He suffered from a number of preexisting conditions and did test positive for the virus. Offender Martinez tested positive for COVID-19 on June 8, 2020. He had been assigned to the Telford Unit but was transferred to a local hospital on April 14th where he tested positive for COVID-19. There have been 12 employee line of duty deaths from COVID-19. Offender Gilbert tested positive for COVID-19 on June 6, 2020. On April 9, 2020, 60-year-old offender Johnny Davis was transported from the Telford Unit in New Boston to a local hospital for treatment. There have been 7 employee line of duty deaths from COVID-19. Offender Tompkins tested positive for COVID-19 on June 20, 2020. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is grieving the loss of an employee that is connected to the COVID-19 virus. Final autopsy results indicate that in addition to a number of pre-existing medical conditions, COVID-19 was a contributing factor in his death. Charles Hart died June 6, 2020 at Hospital Galveston he was 71 years old. 2 other deaths that had been under investigation have been determined to be non-COVID-19 related after the return of preliminary autopsy reports. We thank all for their service. “His dedication to his faith, his family, and this agency will not ever be forgotten. He was transported from the Stiles Unit in Beaumont on June 28, 2020. There have been 64 offender deaths connected to COVID 19 with an additional 32 under investigation. There are an additional 6 cases in the offender population and 1 case in a parole client living at a transitional center facility. In total there have been 265,838 offenders and 104,377 employees tested for COVID-19. There was no autopsy conducted, but medical evidence suggests that COVID-19 was a contributing factor in his death. Offender Sims tested positive for COVID-19 on April 24, 2020. He had served 27 years on an 35-year sentence out of Wilson County. There are 15 facilities on precautionary lockdown due to a positive offender or employee COVID-19 test. He was transported from the Duncan unit on June 14, 2020. PRECAUTIONARY LOCKDOWN 42,349 offenders impacted. Offender McKinley tested positive for COVID-19 on June 25, 2020. Three other deaths that had been under investigation have been determined to be non-COVID-19 related after the return of preliminary autopsy reports. “He will always be known for his signature phrase, ‘I been doing this a long time.’ Officer Garcia was a spiritual man and a deacon in his church. He was transported from the Lindsey State Jail in Jacksboro on August 2, 2020. He had served nearly five years on a 5-year sentence out of Bee County. On March 17, 2020, he passed all unit entry screening and attended a training session with other MTC employees. 2214 offenders and 742 staff have tested positive with 457 offenders and 145 staff recovered. In total there have been 108,322 offenders and 32,078 employees tested for COVID-19. He had served 25 years on a 60-year sentence from Clay County. He had served nearly four years on a 30-year sentence out of Guadalupe County. There was no autopsy conducted, but evidence suggests that COVID-19 was a contributing case of death. There are now 15 employees and 47 offenders who have medically recovered from COVID-19. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) remains in continuous communication with the Center for Disease Control, the Texas Division of Emergency Management, the Texas Department of State Health Services, and its university healthcare providers to monitor developments associated with the spread of COVID-19. There was no autopsy conducted, but medical evidence suggests that COVID-19 was a contributing factor in his death. The 61 year old employee was tested by a physician on Monday, March 30, 2020 and remains in self-quarantine. There have been 27,332 offenders and 8,548 employees who have recovered. In total there have been 216,328 offenders and 75,552 employees tested for COVID-19. 49-year-old Kelvin Wilcher’s death is currently under investigation. 64-year-old Gary Hampton, died April 25, 2020, at a local hospital in Huntsville, He was transported from the Wynne Unit in Huntsville on April 17, 2020. It now includes information and testing results from the TDCJ Strike Team mass testing of asymptomatic offenders and employees at a number of units impacted by the COVID-19 virus. Under those protocols medical professionals from our partners at UTMB, are taking precautions including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). There have been 14,867 offenders and 2,561 employees who have recovered. The preliminary results of an autopsy indicated that COVID-19 was a contributing cause of death. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has had thirty-nine employees who have died in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice announced the COVID-19 related death of an inmate that had occurred more than two weeks prior at the Beto Unit in Tennessee Colony. Milligan had served 7 years of a 30-year sentence out of Tarrant County. Coffman’s test returned positive on April 19th. There was no autopsy conducted, but medical evidence suggests that COVID-19 was a contributing factor in his death. His condition deteriorated quickly this week and he passed away in the morning hours of December 9, 2020. On November 5, 2020, Bedison tested positive for COVID-19 and was hospitalized at a local hospital. He had served five years on multiple 12-year sentences out of McLennan County. He was always had a smile or a joke to make the day better! The employee went home early on the 17th and saw a doctor who issued him a clear to work note. There are 29 tests that have been performed on offenders resulting in 1 positive test. The 34-year-old worked at the facility on Friday March 27, 2020 and was sent home after entry screening showed a 101.2 temperature. There are an additional 12,914 offenders on medical restriction who may have had contact with either and employee or offender with a positive or pending COVID-19 test. Baten, Beto, Boyd, Byrd, Clemens, Clements, Coffield, Darrington, Eastham, Ellis, Estelle, Fort Stockton, Garza West, Gist, Goree, Gurney, Hughes, Huntsville, Hutchins, Jester 1, Jester III, Jordan, Leblanc, Lopez, Lychner, Lynaugh, Michael, Middleton, Murray, Ney, Pack, Polunsky, Robertson, Sanchez, Scott, Smith, Stiles, Stringfellow, Telford, Terrell, Woodman, Wynne. Lange died July 1st. Today there are 230 TDCJ employees, staff or contractors who have tested positive for COVID-19 and 557 offenders who have tested positive. He had served two years on a four-year sentence out of Tarrant County. Curative has also deployed its oral test kit at drive-thru and other centers in Los Angeles, testing more than 57,000 people at a rate now grown to approximately 5,000 per day. The TDCJ family sends out thoughts and prayers to the Caylor family during this time of loss.”, “Care and compassion are what Ms. Caylor brought every day to the Roach Unit and it is what her family needs now,” said Human Resource Division Director Patty Garcia. “The passing of Officer Johnson is a great loss to the Byrd Unit, he will be sorely missed and always remembered.”. He last worked there on July 10, 2020 and tested positive for COVID-19 on July 18, 2020. 62-year-old Correctional Sergeant Richard Holley had 24 years of service with TDCJ and for the last six years he was assigned to the Goodman Unit in Jasper. Denise DeShields, M.D. Lorke had served 28 years of a 99 year sentence for murder after being convicted in 1990 in Bexar County. In total there are 413 TDCJ employees, staff or contractors who have tested positive for COVID-19 and 1,151 offenders who have tested positive. There was no autopsy conducted, but medical evidence suggests that COVID-19 was a contributing factor in his death. “Alfred Jimenez was a dedicated officer who was an example of service to all,” said TDCJ Executive Director Bryan Collier. PRECAUTIONARY LOCKDOWN FACILITIES: 42,551 offenders impacted, Baten, Bell, Beto, Boyd, Byrd, Carole Young, Clements, Crain, Darrington, Eastham, Ellis, Estelle, Fort Stockton, Garza West, Gist, Goree, Gurney, Hughes, Huntsville, Hutchins, Jester 4, Leblanc, Lopez, Middleton, Murray, Pack, Robertson, Sanchez, Scott, Smith, Stiles, Stringfellow, Telford, Terrell, Woodman, Wynne. There have been 98 offender deaths connected to COVID 19 with an additional 28 under investigation. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) regrets to inform you of the death of two offenders likely connected to the coronavirus. He was transported from the Hughes Unit in Gatesville on August 16, 2020. He was transported from the McConnell Unit in Beeville on August 3, 2020. LAMESA, Texas — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice confirmed in a release Friday that a nurse assigned to the Preston E. Smith Unit in Lamesa … The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has had thirty-eight employees who have died in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. An offender at the Lane Murray Unit has tested positive. As TDCJ learns of new positive tests, contact investigations are being conducted to determine which individuals may have been exposed to the virus. Beginning June 15th, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) will resume the transfer of offenders into parole voted programs. He was transported from the Cotulla Unit in Cotulla on July 9, 2020. PRECAUTIONARY LOCKDOWN 37,684 offenders impacted. Harvey died on April 26th. There was not a day that Officer Garcia did not have a smile on his face and always enjoyed life. Dr. Lannette Linthicum is the Director of the TDCJ Health Services Division. Goodman was last at work on April 15, 2020. There are an additional 20 deaths that are under investigation and pending preliminary autopsy results. After testing positive for COVID-19 he was hospitalized at … Delavega had served 20 years of a 20 sentence out of Bexar County. Officer Holbert leaves behind his wife, three daughters, three grandchildren and his sister Teresa Overstreet, who is a Correctional Officer at the Formby Unit. He also suffered from a number of preexisting conditions and did test positive for the virus. He was transported from the Ramsey Unit in Rosharon on July 13, 2020. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice regrets to inform you of the death of seven offenders likely connected to the coronavirus. The first batch of COVID-19 mass testing of Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) offenders is in. 2 other deaths that had been under investigation have been determined to be non-COVID-19 related after the return of preliminary autopsy reports. He was transported from the Duncan Unit in Diboll on July 25, 2020. Hernandez had served 16 years of a 50-year sentence out of Bell County. He was transported from the Cole Unit in Bonham on July 7, 2020. He was transported from the Cotulla Unit in Cotulla on July 13, 2020. 49-year-old Roderrick Leray Scott died July 21, 2020, at the Coffield Unit in Tennessee Colony. He had served 14 years and 9 months on a 25-year sentence from Dallas County. Offender Alohanaeke tested positive for COVID-19 on July 25, 2020. 70-year-old John Daniel Evans died July 16, 2020, at a local hospital in Texas City. Neely had served 26 years of a life sentence out of Jefferson County. 43-year-old Danyel Roshon Sims, died May 12, 2020, at a local hospital in Lubbock. An initial distribution of 50,000 masks that have been produced in TDCJ garment factories are in use now. Powers family declined an autopsy, but the presumed contributing cause of death is COVID-19. Offender Jones tested positive for COVID-19 on May 4, 2020. 60-year-old Sam Terrel died August 18, 2020, at the Carole Young Unit in Dickinson. In total there have been 217,018 offenders and 76,599 employees tested for COVID-19. In total there have been 195,558 offenders and 63,689 employees tested for COVID-19. 62-year-old Miguel Arciba died May 3, 2020 after being in the intensive care unit of Hospital Galveston for over a week. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has had ten employees who have died in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 25% of inmates at four units are infected. There was no autopsy conducted, but medical evidence suggests that COVID-19 was a contributing factor in his death. He was transported from the Gist Unit in Beaumont on June 25, 2020. 63-year-old Frankie Randall, died June 15, 2020, at Hospital Galveston. He was transported from the Ney Unit in Hondo on May 23, 2020. The fact that Officer Ogungbire fought so hard for so long makes that even tougher. He had served two years on a 10-year sentence out of Travis County. Offender Martinez tested positive for COVID-19 on May 22, 2020. The tests were given approval in April by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorization and will be administered at TDCJ prison units across Texas. He was tested at the hospital and that test returned positive. Offender Tapia tested positive for COVID-19 on September 4, 2020. He was transported from the Estelle Unit in Huntsville on May 13, 2020. Offender Shoefstall tested positive for COVID-19 on June 8, 2020. Those dates may be extended to the date of the most recent positive test. In all the Strike Team oral swab testing of offenders and employees of TDCJ is moving very quickly. 48-year-old Correctional Officer IV Godfrey Zuze had more than 19 months of service with the TDCJ and was assigned to the Estelle Unit in Huntsville. He had served 16 years on a life sentence out of Smith County. She was truly loved and will be missed.”. Luis Garza was taken to Hospital Galveston from the Wynne Unit on April 15th suffering from a bone infection. There was no autopsy conducted, but medical evidence suggests that COVID-19 was a contributing factor in his death. 55-year-old Vernell Smith died July 18, 2020, at a local hospital in Beaumont. “Walter made a transition in life to become a chaplain because of his love for others. There were no additional cases of COVID-19 reported connected to TDCJ yesterday. The Estelle Unit offender was taken to the hospital on April 14th, suffering from shortness of breath and COVID-19 like symptoms. The MTC employees who were in the training session on the 17th are not at work and are in self-quarantine. 47-year-old Timothy Black died June 8, 2020, at a local hospital in San Antonio. 5 employees and 23 offenders are believed to have died as a result of COVID-19. Only staff that are assigned to those facilities will be allowed on the facilities. 77-year-old Guadalupe Herrera Trevino died June 6, 2020, at a local hospital in San Antonio. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is constantly receiving updated information regarding testing and results of offenders, agency and contract employees as well as medical partners. He had served 19 years on a 25-year sentence out of Midland County. “An example of duty before self, he volunteered to go to the Beaumont area responding to the 2005 hurricanes and again in 2020. He will be not be forgotten.”. 62-year-old, Tommy Russ Shoefstall, died June 21, 2020, at Hospital Galveston. He was transported from the Stiles Unit in Beaumont on July 18, 2020. 57-year-old Correctional Sergeant Randall Sims had over 27 years of service with TDCJ and was assigned to the Havins Unit in Brownwood. Those dates may be extended to the date of the most recent positive test. On April 14, 2020 he began suffering symptoms consistent with COVID-19 and was tested the next day. After testing positive for COVID-19, Rivera had been being treated in a San Antonio area hospital since July 7, 2020. 62-year-old Human Resources Specialist Dorothy Caylor had fifteen years of service with the TDCJ and was assigned to the Roach Unit in Childress. He had served 25 years on multiple life sentences out of Harris County. Offender Martinez tested positive for COVID-19 on June 21, 2020. The following day he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and was listed in critical condition on February 20, 2021. There are now 66 employees and 371 offenders who have medically recovered. He had served 10 years on a 99-year sentence out of Jefferson County. In total there have been 188,613 offenders and 61,525 employees tested for COVID-19. “The passing of a dedicated public servant is a tragic loss with a wide-ranging impact. UTMB Hotline: (409) 747-2727 56-year-old Willie Charles Price died April 26, 2020, at a local hospital in Dallas. He had served three years on a life sentence out of Galveston County. 55-year-old Ronnie James Sparks, died July 21, 2020, at Hospital Galveston. Preliminary autopsy results suggest COVID-19 as a contributing cause of death. In total there have been 101,119 offenders and 29,734 employees tested. “He was never seen at work with a frown on his face, and he did not know a stranger. As of Thursday May 14th, 2020 the 12 teams have completed 13,191 offender tests and 3,254 employee tests. 74-year-old Elias Villanueva, Jr., died July 1, 2020, at Hospital Galveston. There have been 166 offender deaths connected to COVID 19 with an additional 42 under investigation. On May 2nd, he was transported from Palestine to a hospital in Tyler. Baten, Beto, Boyd, Byrd, Clemens, Clements, Coffield, Cole, Darrington, Eastham, Ellis, Estelle, Fort Stockton, Garza West, Gist, Goree, Gurney, Holliday, Hughes, Huntsville, Hutchins, Jester 1, Jester 3, Jordan, LeBlanc, Lynchner, Michael, Middleton, Murray, Ney, Pack, Robertson, Sanchez, Scott, Smith, Stringfellow, Telford, Terrell, Woodman, Wynne. He was transported from the Daniel Unit in Snyder and then from the Montford Unit in Lubbock on August 29, 2020. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice regrets to inform you of the death of four offenders likely connected to the coronavirus. 64-year-old Michael Wesley Searcy died August 1, 2020, at a local hospital in Port Arthur. He had served nearly 20 years on a 25-year sentence out of Bexar County. Preliminary autopsy results indicate that in addition to a number of pre-existing medical conditions, COVID-19 was a contributing factor in his death. Nicholas Paredez died April 25, 2020 at Hospital Galveston he was 82 years old. “Michael Harper can rest easy knowing that he will always be remembered as a guiding light for all who were fortunate enough to know him.”. “Increasing the information available to our medical professionals will help us to further enhance the agency’s ability of stop the spread of COVID-19.”. After evaluation and treatment, the offender was transferred to Hospital Galveston where he was tested for the COVID-19 virus. Delavega suffered from a number of pre-existing medical conditions. The results of preliminary autopsy suggest COVID-19 as a cause of death. 61-year-old Correctional Officer IV Lebouath Boua had 4 years of service with TDCJ and was assigned to the Coffield Unit in Tennessee Colony. Davis’ family declined to have an autopsy performed, however COVID-19 is believed to have caused his death. Houston later tested positive for the virus. Skinner’s family declined an autopsy, but the presumed cause of death is COVID-19 pneumonia. He had served seven years on a 20-year sentence out of Bexar County. 72-year-old John Preston Creech, died July 20, 2020, at Hospital Galveston. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice announced James Matthews, 68, … Final autopsy results indicate that in addition to a number of pre-existing medical conditions, COVID-19 was the cause of his death. The offender remains in medical isolation and is in good condition. The agency is now conducting a full contact investigation. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has had sixteen employees who have died in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. There was no autopsy conducted, but medical evidence suggests that COVID-19 was a contributing factor in his death. He had served two years on a seven-year sentence out of Bowie County. TDCJ was informed by his family that Boua was hospitalized in critical condition at Medical City Arlington on July 29, 2020. An offender death from the Telford Unit in New Boston is under investigation to determine if it is connected to COVID-19. He had served four years on an 8-year sentence out of Hale County. Offender Freeman tested positive for COVID-19 on July 22, 2020. A Parole Unit Supervisor working in the Houston Parole Office has tested positive for COVID-19. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has had thirty-three employees who have died in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. There was no autopsy conducted, but medical evidence suggests that COVID-19 was a contributing factor in his death. He was transported from the Estelle Unit in Huntsville on April 26, 2020. 3 other deaths that had been under investigation have been determined to be non-COVID-19 related after the return of preliminary autopsy reports. He was transported from the Stiles Unit in Beaumont on June 2, 2020. PRECAUTIONARY LOCKDOWN FACILITIES: 45,271 offenders impacted, Baten, Bell, Beto, Byrd, Carole Young, Clements, Crain, Darrington, Eastham, Ellis, Estelle, Fort Stockton, Garza West, Gist, Goree, Gurney, Hughes, Hutchins, Jester 4, Jordan, Leblanc, Lopez, Michael, Middleton, Murray, Pack, Ramsey, Robertson, Sanchez, Scott, Smith, Stiles, Stringfellow, Telford, Terrell, Woodman, Wynne. 71-year-old James Lee Price, died June 24, 2020, at Hospital Galveston. Martinez had served 6 years of a 15-year sentence out of Bexar County. He loved nothing more than his family, fishing and the great outdoors. 61-year-old Correctional Officer V Timothy Beggs had nearly 13 years of service with TDCJ and was assigned to Hospital Galveston in Galveston. Offender Kirbie tested positive for COVID-19 on August 2, 2020. That allows nursing staff to have the most updated patient information. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Morin family in this tragic time.”, “Mr. “Officer Ogungbire could not have fought harder and we had prayed that he would win his fight,” said Bryan Collier Executive Director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. A Correctional Officer at the Henley State Jail in Dayton has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Hohn was serving a 50-year sentence for aggravated sexual assault of a child out of Liberty County and died on April 22, 2020. He was transported from the Byrd Unit in Huntsville on April 7, 2020. Final autopsy results indicate that in addition to a number of pre-existing medical conditions, COVID-19 was a contributing factor in his death. “All of the thoughts and prayers of the entire Texas Department of Criminal Justice go out to the Goodman family,“ Said TDCJ Executive Director Bryan Collier. There have been 7 employee line of duty deaths from COVID-19. Offender Cruz tested positive for COVID-19 on April 27, 2020. The results of contact investigations into the three TDCJ related positive cases in 1 offender, 1 contractor and one staff member have led to 42 employees in self-isolation at home. He was transported from the Clements Unit in Amarillo on April 16, 2020. In total there are 461 TDCJ employees, staff or contractors who have tested positive for COVID-19 and 1275 offenders who have tested positive. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”, “He was a phenomenal role model for staff and inmates who loved going to work and making a difference each day,” said Facilities Division Director Cody Ginsel. 75-year-old Charles Sidney Robinson died July 31, 2020, at Hospital Galveston. Bernard Ferguson died May 25th at Hospital Galveston. “Michael Harper was always the first to contribute to TDCJ in every way he could even volunteering for service above and beyond his normal duties,” said TDCJ Executive Director Bryan Collier. Officer Weston will be greatly missed.”, “James Weston loved his job and he was a vital part of the Johnston family,” said Johnston Unit Senior Warden Virgil McMullen. 58 year old Correctional Officer V Elizabeth Jones had 19 years of service with TDCJ and was assigned to the Carole Young Unit in Dickinson. He had served over 10 years on an 18-year sentence out of Harris County. He had served 18 years on a 45-year sentence out of Bexar County. On January 30, 2021, Zuze reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 and was hospitalized. He had served 21 years and 6 months on a 99-year sentence from Palo Pinto County. 74-year-old Ray Caballero Tapia died September 14, 2020, at Hospital Galveston. “Every loss has been a tragic moment for the agency and all of us who are a part of that family. The officer has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering in self-quarantine at home. There have been 79 offender deaths connected to COVID 19 with an additional 27 under investigation. 79-year-old Amador Toledo Flores died September 11, 2020, at Hospital Galveston. Paredez has served 16 years of a 25 sentence. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice regrets to inform you of the death an offender likely connected to the coronavirus. In all there have been 56 TDCJ employees, staff or contractors and 47 offenders in custody who have tested positive for COVID-19. An offender at the Stringfellow Unit has tested positive for COVID-19. Offender Hernandez tested positive for COVID-19 on July 18, 2020. There have been 40 offender deaths connected to COVID 19 with an additional 29 under investigation. He had served nearly 2 years on multiple 8-year sentences out of Harrison County. Of those tested, 18,792 offenders and 4,146 staff have tested positive for COVID-19 in both symptomatic and asymptomatic testing. The preliminary results of an autopsy indicate COVID-19 as a preliminary cause of death. Any international travel must be approved by the employee’s division director, and if approved, the employee may be required to delay their return to work. “Losing someone your hold dear has no measure. He will always be known for his big smile, hearty handshake, and above all else, his willingness to help others. PRECAUTIONARY LOCKDOWN 43,431 offenders impacted. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has had nine employees who have died in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been 12,493 offenders and 2,048 employees who have recovered. He was transported from the Jester III Unit in Richmond to the hospital on May 8th. He was transported from the Cotulla Unit in Cotulla on July 6, 2020. Anyone with a 100.4 temperature or higher will be medically isolated and treated following our contagious disease protocol. In total there have been 205,284 offenders and 68,940 employees tested for COVID-19. 50-year-old James Johnson died July 23, 2020, at Hospital Galveston. It is under investigation if the virus contributed to his death. The officer is now in self-quarantine. Baten, Beto, Boyd, Byrd, Clemens, Clements, Darrington, Eastham, Ellis, Estelle, Fort Stockton, Garza West, Goree, Gurney, Hughes, Huntsville, Hutchins, Jester 1, Jordan, LeBlanc, Lopez, Lynaugh, Michael, Middleton, Murray, Pack, Polunsky, Ramsey, Robertson, Sanchez, Scott, Skyview, Smith, Stiles, Stringfellow, Telford, Terrell, Woodman, Wynne. On September 28, 2020, Parker tested positive for COVID-19 and was hospitalized at a local hospital. In total there have been 108,367 offenders and 32,116 employees tested for COVID-19. He had served over nine years on an 18-year sentence out of Brazos County. He had served nearly 17 years on a 20 year sentence from Harris County. He tested positive for COVID-19 on November 30, 2020 and was admitted to an Amarillo hospital December 9, 2020. His dedication to Managed Care and the Sanchez facility were unparalleled and he will be sorely missed. There was no autopsy conducted, but medical evidence suggests that COVID-19 was a contributing factor in his death. It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that I notify you of the passing of Mr. Robert Armstrong, NP Sanchez facility. Offender Farr tested positive for COVID-19 on June 5, 2020. Official site of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. 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