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Powell County Detention Center shares heartfelt farewell to inmate: ‘He became family'

Powell County Detention Center shares heartfelt farewell to inmate: ‘He became family'

Yahoo04-03-2025
STANTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Powell County Detention Center staff has said their goodbyes to an inmate they said became family.
Melvin was an inmate for 15 months, according to the detention center.
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'Since arriving on December 1, 2023, Melvin became an integral part of PCDC, working alongside staff on countless projects and making a lasting impact that won't be forgotten,' the Powell County Detention Center wrote on Facebook. 'His dedication, work ethic, and positive spirit made him more than just a resident, he became family.'
Melvin has since been granted parole, but he didn't leave before saying goodbye.
'Watching him leave felt like sending a loved one off to college, full of hope and promise for the future,' the Powell County Detention Center said. 'We have no doubt that Melvin's next steps will be filled with success, and we are incredibly proud of all he has accomplished.'
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Powell County Detention Center shares heartfelt farewell to inmate: 'He became family'
'We wish him nothing but the best as he moves forward, knowing he has the strength and determination to build the life he deserves,' the post concluded.
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