Prison Warden Mike Mahoney retiring in August

HELENA (AP) — Montana State Prison Warden Mike Mahoney is retiring in August to take a job as assistant warden at the privately owned regional prison in Shelby.

Mike Mahoney

Mahoney says his last day at the prison is Aug. 12 and he'll start at Crossroads Correctional Center on Sept. 12.

Mahoney has worked for the state for 31 years, including 28 years in corrections. He has been warden at the state prison for the past 16 years after

The 57-year-old Mahoney said Tuesday the time is right for him to leave with more than 30 years in with the state and an opportunity for a second career.

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