New York Prison Worker Caught Having Sex With Inmate

Clinton Correctional Facility, Dannemora, New York female worker was caught getting inappropriate sexual contact with an inmate at the upstate penitentiary.

Denise Prell, 38 works in same facility where an employee female seamstress aided two inmates to escape. Two years ago, Joyce Mitchell assisted Richard Matt and David Sweat, convicted killers to escape in a related pent up affection relationship with the cons.

Prell, was suspected of indecent relationship with the inmate when a corrections officer on duty spotted the brewing relationship. She suspect was fired last month following investigation into the allegation.

Clinton Correctional Facility Dannemora

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In a response to NBC5 News Assemblyman Billy Jones, reacted to questions;

“Denise Prell’s alleged careless actions jeopardized the safety and security of our hard working men and women inside the prison as well as thousands of innocent residents in surrounding communities.” He said.

“If not for the swift actions of corrections officers and others working in the facility, Prell’s alleged misconduct could have had a devastating impact. It is unfortunate that the wrongdoings of one individual can reflect poorly on the vast majority that successfully carry out their assigned duties and work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.” He continued

“Denise Prell should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Hundreds of our dedicated corrections officers and civilian employees put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe. We need to send a very clear message that we will not tolerate unlawful behavior that puts the safety security of these men and women, and our communities, at risk.” He concluded

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David Sweat (Left) and Richard Matt (Right) Mitchel's Lover

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Prell was arrested on Wednesday on allegations of sexual misconduct, promotion of contraband items in prison premises and misconduct. According to New York State Police ,investigations are on going and she could face additional charges.

Her day in court on Wednesday, Prell admitted they fell in love. She sent the inmate a total of $350 altogether. She wrote him with an alias “Gwendolyn,” her middle name, while the inmate wrote her as “Gwen Freeman”. They would often talk about how their sex life would be.

They had kissed when she came to visit him last month at Elmira Correctional Facility where the con was sent a few months ago.
The inmate mentioned to police that they were planning to live together after his release from prison

DOCCS spokesman, Thomas Mailey, in an early Thursday morning statement said, "This case illustrates the cultural shift that has occurred at the Clinton Correctional Facility due in large measure to the changes in policy, procedures and training programs implemented following the Inspector General's report. Despite this staff person's attempt to conceal an inappropriate relationship with an inmate, the vigilant awareness of DOCCS and subsequent investigation by both DOCCS Office of Special Investigation and the State Police prevented what could have otherwise been a security breach."

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Joyce Mitchel Arraigned in City Court Plattsburgh, N.Y

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She is currently held in Clinton County Jail with bail put at $10,000. Her next day in court is Oct. 18. She was hired by Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, or DOCCS, in fall of 2015 as an industrial training supervisor in the tailor shop. This was about time Joyce Mitchell, prison seamstress ,who aided the escape of two prisoners in same facility as sentenced.