Griffith Statement on Inmate Attack of VA Department of Corrections Officers
Monday, November 17, 2025 – The Virginia Department of Corrections has announced that this morning an attack on corrections officers occurred at River North Correctional Center in Independence, Virginia. As a result of the attack, one officer reportedly has died, and a second officer was transported for outside medical treatment.
Following this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“I am heartbroken to learn of details concerning the killing of a Virginia Department of Corrections officer at River North Correctional Center. My prayers are with the slain officer, the officer’s family and those who work at River North Correctional Center.
“I am also thinking of the other officer injured from this abhorrent attack. I am praying for their health as they recover.
“I stand with the rest of Virginia’s Ninth District in support of our dedicated and loyal officials with the Department of Corrections. Please join me in praying for all of our corrections officers.”
November 18, 2025 @ 10:48 am
I think we need to see more of this about the correctional centers. I would also like more news on the deaths of Christians in Nigeria an Africa. I also would like to hear what President Trump has to say about the Digital ID. I BELIEVE THAT IT IS THE MARK OF THE BEAST. THEY CAN CONTROL MINDS YOUR DIETS AN EVERY ASPECT OF YOUR LIVES ! I will just have to be executed in the name of JESUS CHRIST MY SAVIOR.
November 18, 2025 @ 11:18 am
Imagined or planned, felons leave A life of deceit and anger. Granted some find a rationale to become good citizens, others repeating traits until their actions become catastrophic. We will be seating an Attorney General in January who has traits of early release, reduced sentence and I fear no common sense to duty. I urge the citizens to start letter campaign at the first signs of not full filling this important job.
Be much in prayer for family of the fallen officer. Pray for the injured officer and pray for the recovery and healing,
November 18, 2025 @ 4:22 pm
It’s very sad that you can’t keep your deputies safe ! I feel bad for the families of the slain officer and the one who was hurt ! Something needs to be done with family annihilators and murderers . Eye for an eye I don’t understand why our taxes have to pay for them to have 3 hots n cots tv’s programs exercise etc … get rid of them they are just taking up space ! And then some get out after sentencing on parole just to do it again ! Disgusting! Fix the justice system! They don’t deserve to be on this earth !