Idaho Department of Correction moves inmates to Arizona prison due to lack of space

BOISE — The Idaho Department of Correction announced on Thursday that they have transferred 120 Idaho inmates to an Arizona Correctional Center due to a lack of space to house them.

The inmates were reportedly moved to the Central Arizona Florence Correctional Complex to manage population capacity.

“IDOC intends to transfer an additional 200 men in the coming weeks,” says a release from IDOC. “We extend our appreciation to law enforcement partner agencies, including the Idaho State Police, the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office, and the Boise Police Department, for their coordination and support in ensuring these transfers are conducted safely and securely.”…

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