On Thursday (June 18, 2026), District Attorney General Russell Johnson, during an arraignment, announced the filing of a Notice of Intent to pursue the death penalty against former Morgan County Correctional Complex (MCCX) inmate Reginald Steed who was indicted for the First-Degree Murder of MCCX Corrections Officer Dustin Pedigo on the evening of February 24th. Steed is accused of fatally stabbed Pedigo as the Officer was performing a cell door check on Steed’s cell. Because of the death penalty notice, Criminal Court Judge Jeff Wicks appointed Steed two death penalty qualified defense attorneys. Steed entered a plea of not guilty to the Court at the arraignment. The case was set by Judge Wicks for status on October 9th.
DAG Johnson to Seek Death Penalty Against Former Morgan County Prison Inmate In Fatal Stabbing of Corrections Officer
Jun 18, 2026 | 4:49 PM