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Parole denied for Russell Waddoom amid risk concerns and lack of treatment programs
Summary
The board denied parole for Russell Waddoom (DOC 771600), citing his criminal history, risk assessment results and the absence of sex-offender programming at his facility. The panel directed custody to move him to a location that offers required treatment.
The Committee on Parole denied parole Nov. 4 for Russell Waddoom, who appeared from Union Parish Detention Center on multiple charges including offenses involving a minor.
Board members and staff discussed Waddoom’s criminal history, a Static-99 risk score assessed during review and the absence of required sex-offender programming at the facility where he is housed. Staff and several family members of the alleged victim attended and opposed release.
Panelists questioned the availability of treatment and recommended transfer to an institution that offers offender-specific programming. Commissioner Pete Freeman noted the lack of available classes at the inmate’s current facility and cited the Static-99 score as a reason for denial. The board voted to deny parole and asked custody to consider moving the inmate so programming could be provided.
The denial was recorded on the record. The board’s motion included a request that the department arrange the transfer necessary to access sex-offender-specific intervention programs before reconsideration.
