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2008 ARCHIVED DAILY REPORTS
2009 ARCHIVED DAILY REPORTS
MCC- NEW YORK- AUGUST 30, 2010
A staff member was assaulted while uncuffing an inmate inside of the recreation cage in SHU.
The inmate pulled the officers arm through the slot which caused the officer hand to be injured. The officer was taken to
the hospital. The inmate was placed in a cell.
USP- LEWISBURG- AUGUST 26, 2010
At 7:25a.m., a cell fight involving two inmates occurred. Responding staff were able to separate the 2 inmates. There were
no staff injuries to report.
At 8:01a.m., assistance called was made for in the recreation cages for an assault. Staff
had to use less than lethal munitions to gain control of the situations and to separate the inmates. There were no staff injuries
to report.
FCI- HERLONG- AUGUST 26, 2010
At approximately 7:55p.m., an officer announce a fight on the recreation yard.
Two inmates attacked one inmate. The fight ended before staff arrived. Upper body checks were initiated, and three inmates
were found to have markings consistent with a fight. The inmates were medically assessed and taken to SHU.
USP- LEWSIBURG- AUGSUT 25, 2010
At 5:43 p.m., assistance was called for a cell fight involving two inmates. Responding staff
were able to separate the 2 without the use of less than lethal. There were not staff injuries to report.
FCI- BENNETTSVILLE- AUGUST 25, 2010
At approximately 11:30a.m., a female staff member was assaulted by an inmate while
standing in the mainline inside the food service. The male inmate put his hand on her leg. The inmate was escorted to SHU
without further incident.
FCI- TALLADEGA- AUGUST 24, 2010
An officer got choked out by a SMU inmate. There were two inmates in the cell with
eight staff members prepared to go conduct a force cell move. The inmate that choked the staff member out was lying on his
bunk and all of a sudden attacked the officer. The officer was sent to the Emergency Room.
USP- CANAAN- AUGUST 23, 2010
At 8:20p.m., a medical emergency was announced in the laundry area. An inmate was bleeding from
the neck area. Staff responded and locked down the laundry area. The inmate had been stabbed in the neck area numerous times
by another inmate. The inmate was transported to an outside hospital were he was later pronounced dead from his injuries.
Institution was placed on lock down the FBI was notified . There were no staff injuries to report.
FCI- BENNETTSVILLE- AUGUST 22, 2010
At approximately 12:15p.m., the control center announced a body alarm in a housing
unit. Three (3) inmates were involved. It was a gang related incident. There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- CANAAN- AUGUST 21, 2010
At 7:19a.m., a fight was announced in food service. An inmate on inmate fight occurred. Staff
separated both inmates and escorted them to SHU. There were no staff injuries to report.
At 9:44a.m., a fight was
announced in SHU. An inmate on inmate cell fight occurred. There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- CANAAN- AUGUST 20, 2010
At 7:05a.m., a fight was announced on the compound. It was an inmate on inmate fight. Staff
arrived and separated the inmates. The inmates were escorted to SHU. There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- LEWISBURG- AUGUST 19, 2010
At 12:22p.m., a staff member was assaulted by an inmate. The inmate spit on a staff member.
Staff responded and the inmate was restrained.
USP- CANAAN- AUGUST 18, 2010
At 7:50a.m., a fight was announced in SHU. Two inmates were fighting in a cell. Both inmates
were separated. There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- LEWISBURG- AUGUST 18, 2010
At 1:34p.m., staff called for assistance for a two on one assault in the recreation
cages. Responding staff were able to restrain and separate the three inmates and return them to their cells. There were no
staff injuries to report.
USP- LEWISBURG- AUGUST 17, 2010
At 9:18a.m., staff called for assistance for a fight involving three inmates inside a recreation
cage. Responding staff were able to separate the inmates and return them to their cells with no further incidents. There were
no staff injuries to report.
FCC- COLEMAN USP 2- AUGUST 16, 2010
An officer was escorting an inmate through the scan machine to the strip search
area when the inmate became aggressive. The inmate struck the officer one in the face and scratched him in the face. The officer
is okay just a little sore.
FCI- OXFORD- AUGUST 16, 2010
At 3:30p.m., three gang members assaulted one rival gang member. All three of the inmates were
placed in SHU. There were no staff injuries to report.
MCC- NEW YORK- AUGUST 16, 2010
At 8:45a.m., a body alarm was announced in the R&D area. A female inmate attacked
a staff member. The inmate’s shoulder bumped the officer so the officer pushed the inmate to the wall to gain control
. The inmate was able to scratch the officer in the eye and face. The inmate continued to fight with responding staff, a staff
member received injuries to her arm while fight with the inmate. The inmate was placed on the floor and placed in handcuffs.
USP- LEAVENWORTH- AUGUST 15, 2010
A fight occurred with 25-35 inmates involved in a housing unit. This fight was
a gang related fight. There were no staff injuries reported.
USP- LEWISBURG- AUGUST 14, 2010
At 12:36p.m., staff called for assistance for a cell fight. Staff members were able to separate
the two inmates and place them into different cells.
USP- POLLOCK- AUGUST 13, 2010
A staff member was assaulted in his office by an inmate. Other inmates helped restrain the assaulting
inmates until enough staff arrived to gain control of the inmate. The staff member was assaulted pretty bad but was not hospitalized.
USP- LEWISBURG- AUGUST 13, 2010
At 8:20a.m., officers called for assistance for a fight involving two inmates in
the recreation cages. Staff separated the inmates and escorted them back to their block.
USP- CANAAN- AUGUST 11, 2010
At 4:28p.m., a cell fight was announced in SHU. It was an inmate on inmate fight.
Both inmates were separated without further incidents. There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- LEWISBURG- AUGUST 11, 2010
At 8:41a.m., an assistance call was made for a fight in the recreation cages. Four
inmates were in the cage although it seems only two inmates were involved. Staff was able to separate the inmates and all
four were escorted back into their unit. There were no staff injuries to report.
**At 5:34p.m., staff responded to a call for assistance for a cell fight. Responding
staff were able to restrain and separate the two inmates. There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- BIG SANDY- AUGUST 10, 2010
A fight occurred in the dinning hall and inmate was stabbed numerous times. Approximately
one minute later another assault occurred in a housing unit. One inmate was transported to the local hospital. The institution
was locked down for one day.
FCIM- BEAUMONT- AUGUST 10, 2010
A body alarm was activated due to a fight in progress on the recreation yard. Responding staff isolated
the incident and the inmates suspected of being involved were removed from the area. There were approximately 75 inmates involved.
There were no staff injuries to report.
MCC- SAN DIEGO- AUGUST 9, 2010
An officer was assaulted by an inmate . The officer hit his body alarm and continued to defend
himself until enough staff arrived to control the inmate. The officer was taken to the hospital for stitches.
USP- BIG SANDY- AUGUST 8, 2010
An inmate assault occurred in a housing unit. There were two inmates on one inmate. The inmate
was beat with a lock in a sock. The inmate was transported to the local hospital.
FCI- TALLADEGA- AUGUST 5, 2010
TALLADEGA — An inmate at Talladega’s
Federal Correctional Institute was pronounced dead early Thursday morning after being involved in an altercation with another
inmate Wednesday.
Bobby Wayne Cowley, 32, “was pronounced dead
at a local hospital” at 3:40 a.m., according to Charles Sansom, executive assistant to the warden at FCI.
“Cowley was serving a 60-month sentence for possession of a firearm in furtherance
of drug trafficking,” he said. “The next of kin have been notified
(and) the death is currently under investigation.”
Cowley was sentenced to prison by the federal court for the
Northern District of Texas. According to the online federal inmate locator,
he was due to be released April
9, 2012.
Sansom declined to comment on Cowley’s cause of death or any details of the altercation leading
up to it.
FCI- TALLADEGA- AUGUST 4, 2010
At approximately 11:00 am, while working in SMU an officer asked another officer
to do a round on a range. The officer arrived at a cell and a inmate was yelling that his cell mate needed medical attention.
The officer looked into the cell and observed the inmate on the floor with blood surrounding him. The inmate was then taken
down for medical assistance.
FCI- GREENVILLE- AUGUST 4, 2010
At 7:00p.m., approximately 40 inmates were involved in a fight in the recreation yard. There
were no staff injuries to report. At least one inmate suffered from puncture wounds to the abdomen. The institution is locked-down
and SIS is reviewing the video. The word is we will be conducting mass interviews and shakedowns.
USP- CANAAN- AUGUST 2, 2010
At 10:50 a.m. a call for staff assistance was announced in SHU.
An inmate attempted to assault a staff member by spitting on him at which time the staff member took control of the inmate
and placed him on the floor till more staff arrived on the scene. There were no staff injuries to report.
**At 11:05 a.m., a fight was announced in SHU. It was an inmate
on inmate fight in a recreational cage. Both of the inmates were separated without further incident. There were no staff injuries
to report.
USP- LEWISBURG- AUGUST 1, 2010
At 10:58a.m., staff responded to an assistance call for two inmates fighting in their cell.
Responding staff were able to separate the two inmates and place them in separate cells.
FCI- HERLONG- JULY 31, 2010
At approximately 4:10p.m., the Lieutenant announced a cell fight in R&D, after just arriving
at the institution from a bus run. Two inmates of different gang affiliation were fighting. The inmates were separated, medically
assessed, and escorted to SHU.
USP- ATWATER- JULY 31, 2010
At 7:11p.m., there was a use of force team assembled in the special housing unit, due to two
inmates hitting a officer with the food trays and holding the trap. The officer was medically assessed and only had minor
bruising to his hand and abdomen. There were nine use of force team members due to there were three inmates in the cell. There
were no other staff injured. The inmates were placed in precautionary restraints due to the inmates refusing to submit to
hand restraints.
FCI- TALLADEGA- JULY 30, 2010
A large fight broke out between gang rival inmates. More than a hundred inmates
were involved and some used weapons. Lethal munitions were used in order to get the inmates under control. All inmates were
placed under control and put back into their cells without any further incidents. There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- MARION- JULY 30, 2010
The institution has had three gang related confrontations involving over 200 inmates each time.
The first incident was at 6:30p.m. on July 29, 2010. The second confrontation was at 9:00a.m. on July 30, 3010. Followed by
another one third evening watch on July 30, 2010. There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- MCCREARY- JULY 29, 2010
At 11:30a.m., a fight was announced in an unit with weapons involved. Three inmates were airlifted
to the trauma center. The institution was placed on lock-down status.
USP- LEWISBURG- JULY 28, 2010
At 7:54a.m., staff called for assistance for a two on one assault outside recreation cages.
There were no weapons involved. Responding staff removed the two assailants. The victim was taken to an outside hospital.
There were no staff injuries to report.
FCI- HERLONG- JULY 27, 2010
At approximately 6:50a.m., an inmate in SHU broke the fire sprinkler head in his cell.
**At
approximately 2:00p.m., SHU announced a fight in a cell. One inmate attacked his cell mate striking him about the face and
body with closed fists. When the inmate was ordered to cuff up the attacking inmate complied. The inmate victim had to be
taken via ambulance to the hospital due to broken ribs and a punctured lung.
USP- LEWISBURG- JULY 27, 2010
At 9:14a.m., a call for assistance was announced for a cell fight. Staff separated the two inmates
and placed them in separate cells. One of the inmates refused staffs orders to relinquish to the restraints. There were no
injuries to staff.
USP- CANAAN- JULY 24, 2010
At 8:40p.m., a fight was announced in a housing unit. An inmate threw a hot substance into the
face of another inmate causing burns. He then continued to punch and kick the inmate who was down on the ground. Two more
inmates became involved in the fight and one inmate had a shank and stabbed the inmate that was burned multiple times in shoulder
area. All of the inmates were separated and the housing unit was placed on lock down. There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- LEWISBURG- JULY 23, 2010
At 12:00p.m., an assistance call was made for a cell fight. It was a cell fight involving two
inmates. Gas was used to gain compliance of the inmates. There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- TUCSON- JULY 22, 2010
At approximately 9:00p.m., another officer was assaulted by an inmate. The inmate attempted
to strangle the officer. The institution did not lock down. The officer is back at work.
USP- LEWISBURG- JULY 21, 2010
At 6:30p.m, a use of force team was assembled for a calculated use of force for 2 inmates who
were barricaded in their cell. Chemical agents were utilized and staff was able to go in and retrieve the inmates. There were
no staff injuries to report.
FCC- OAKDALE- JULY 20, 2010
An inmate in a shower requested to speak with the Lieutenant. The inmate then struck the Lieutenant
in the left front pocket with a shank. The Lieutenant had a note pad in the pocket so the shank didn’t puncture the
skin. The inmate was placed in SMU.
FCI- HERLONG- JULY 20, 2010
At approximately 9:50p.m., a unit officer was locking down his unit when he came across an inmate
whose head was covered in blood and was acting incoherent. This inmate also had other markings consistent with fight. The
officer called the Operations Lieutenant, and the inmate was escorted to the Lieutenants office. Upon review of the video,
it showed the inmate was assaulted by two inmates. The assaulted inmate then staggered into his cell. Another inmate then
went in after him and came out approximately 2 minuets later. The inmate was medically assessed then taken by ambulance to
an outside hospital due to extensive head trauma.
USP- LEWISBURG- JULY 20, 2010
At 8:04a.m., staff responded to a block inside the recreation area for a fight involving three
inmates. Staff members were able to separate the three inmates and remove them from the area without further incident.
**At 8:15a.m., staff responded to the recreation yard for a fight involving two inmates. Officers
had to use gas, a pepper ball gun, and a flash bang to get the inmates to stop fighting and submit to hand restraints. Staff
then separated the two inmates. There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- LEWISBURG- JULY 19, 2010
At 5:54p.m., assistance was called by the control center for a cell fight involving two inmates.
Responding staff applied hand restraints and separated the inmates without further incident. There were no staff injuries
to report.
USP- CANAAN- JULY 19, 2010
At 1:26p.m., a fight was announced in SHU. It was a one on one inmate cell fight
and both inmates were separated. There were no staff injuries to report.
**At 3:51p.m., another fight was announced in a SHU recreation cage. It was also
an inmate on inmate fight and both inmates were separated. There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- TERRE HAUTE- JULY 18, 2010
An inmate on inmate assault with weapons occurred in a housing unit. One inmate was sent to
a local hospital for treatment of the stab wounds.
USP- TUCSON- JULY 16, 2010
At approximately 6:15a.m., staff responded to a body alarm in the housing unit. The female officer
in the unit was attacked by an inmate in a unit offericer's office and he attempted to strangle her. She was separated
from her body alarm. She screamed and other inmates in the unit responded to help her and got the inmate who was attacking
her away from her. The officer is back at work.
USP- CANAAN- JULY 15, 2010
At 4:55p.m., a fight was announced in a housing unit. It was an inmate on inmate
fight and both inmates were placed in SHU. There were no staff injuries to report.
**At 5:47p.m., a cell fight was announced in SHU. It was an inmate on inmate fight and both inmates were separated.
There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- TERRE HAUTE- JULY 14, 2010
An inmate assaulted another inmate in a housing unit by throwing liquid on him.
USP- LEWISBURG- JULY 14, 2010
At 7:37a.m., the control center announced assistance was needed in an outside recreation cage for a fight
involving three inmates. Two inmates attacked one inmate. When staff responded, the inmates ceased fighting and allowed staff
to restrain them. The three inmates were removed from the cage, medically assessed and returned to their cells.
**At 9:00a.m., staff responded to an assistance call for a cell fight involving two inmates. Staff applied
hand restraints and the inmates were separated.
***At 10:39a.m., staff responded to an assistance call for a cell fight involving two inmates. Staff applied
restraints and separated the inmates.
USP- ALLENWOOD- JULY 13, 2010
An employee at was blindsided by an inmate as he was walking through a doorway and punched in
the face. The employee received minor injuries. The inmates was then put in restraints and placed in SHU. USP-Allenwood had
just returned to normal operations from a two week institutional lock-down the day prior after several staff had been
assaulted in a pre-meditated incident.
MDCC- NEW YORK- JULY 13, 2010
As an inmate was being removed from the strip cage, he became argumentative with the escorting
officer and refused to be escorted. The inmate tried to walk past the officer without being escorted and when the officer
tried to grab onto the inmate, the inmate elbowed the officer in the rib area. Two other officers then gained control of the
inmate and escorted him to his cell without further incident.
USP- LEWISBURG- JULY 13, 2010
At about 5:17p.m., assistance was called for a cell fight with two inmates fighting.
Responding staff ordered the inmates to cease fighting and to cuff up. Both inmates submitted, were medically
assessed and placed in separate cells. There were no staff injuries to report.
FCC- COLEMAN USP 2- JULY 13, 2010
At approximately 9:00a.m., an inmate assaulted a staff member by making inappropriate
comment toward the staff member. As staff was telling the inmate to leave the area, the inmate slapped the staff on the hands
and left. The inmate was sent to SHU.
**At 10:30a.m., an officer was conducting rounds in the housing unit when he saw
an inmate talking on a cell phone. The inmate tried to flush the phone down the toilet but the officer grabbed the phone and
wrestled with the inmate. The officer got the room secure when another inmate came and hit the officer in the ribs. The officer
then fell to the floor causing him to sprain his ankle.
USP- LEWISBURG- JULY 12, 2010
At 9:38a.m., three inmates were fighting with weapons on the outside recreation
area.
USP- LEWSIBURG- JULY 8, 2010
At 7:18p.m., a staff member was assaulted by an inmate.
USP- CANAAN- JULY 8, 2010
At 9:43p.m., a fight was announced in a housing unit. There were five inmates fighting. The
inmates were hitting each other with chairs. One inmate had a shank and stabbed another inmate multiple times. The unit was
placed on lock down status. There were no staff injuries to report.
FCC- COLEMAN- USP 2- JULY 7, 2010
At approximately 7:50
p.m.., staff called for assistance after observing several inmates fighting with weapons on the softball field.
USP- LEWSIBURG- JULY 6, 2010
At 3:10a.m., A cell fight occurred. Both inmates were sent to an outside hospital.
One inmate died and one inmate was treated and released.
FCI- HERLONG- JULY 6, 2010
At approximately 8:25a.m., the control center announced a body alarm in a housing unit. The unit officer had ordered an inmate out of a cell for a pat search. While attempting to pat search
the inmate another inmate ran over and got between the officer and the first inmate. The second inmate then started assaulting
the unit officer by pushing him, at which time the first inmate ran away. The first responding staff member saw the first
inmate running by him and gave chase into a cell. The first inmate then began assaulting the responding staff member. Enough
staff arrived and were able to place both inmates on the ground and in restraints. The
inmates were then escorted out of
the unit, medically assessed and placed in SHU.
USP- LEE- JULY 6, 2010
At 6:08p.m., a fight was announced in a housing unit. Responding staff separated
the inmates and escorted them to SHU. There were no staff injuries.
FCI- LORETTO- JULY 6, 2010
At approximately 12:04p.m., during the afternoon mean an inmate became disruptive.
The inmate refused orders of the staff to be handcuffed and transported to SHU. When staff attempted to physically secure
the inmate he became assaultive. After staff obtained control of the inmate, he was placed in restraints and had to be physically
carried to SHU by six staff. Some of the staff received abrasions.
USP- LEE- JULY 4, 2010
At 2:24p.m., control announced a fight in front of a building. One inmate was chasing
another with a weapon. Responding staff had to separate and restrain both inmates. Staff recovered the weapon. One inmate
was taken to an outside hospital due to his injuries. There were no staff injuries to report.
**At 3:09 p.m., while making rounds in a general housing unit, staff observed what appeared to have been a
physical altercation in a cell. Staff secured the cell with three inmates inside. The unit was secured and upper body searches
conducted and a victim was identified. Four inmates involved were placed in SHU. There were no staff injuries to report.
***At 8:22p.m., a fight was called outside the dining hall. Responding staff physically separated and restrained
the inmates. There were no staff injuries.
USP- LEE- JULY 3, 2010
Staff discovered an inmate on the recreation yard with head injuries consistent
to that of being in a physical altercation. The inmate was sent to an outside hospital due to the extent of his injuries.
There were no staff injuries to report.
FCI- BIG SPRINGS- JULY 2, 2010
At approximately 8:30 a.m., a compound officer found blood on the fence from the razor wire
to the ground in the recreation yard. A total yard recall was called and emergency count was conducted. All inmates were accounted
for, and no injuries were found. At 9:00 a.m., the local police were called, and a test was conducted on the blood. It tested
positive for human blood. The blood was tested 6 more times, and in every case was found to be human. The FCI is on lock down
until further notice, due to an escape attempt.
USP- LEE- JULY 2, 2010
At 2:06p.m., a fight was announced in front of a building. Seven inmates were fighting. Responding
staff had to physically separate all involved inmates. After this incident three sharpened weapons were taken from these inmates.
There were no staff injuries to report.
FCC- TERRE HAUTE- JULY 1, 2010
An inmate was placed in the SHU for assaulting a staff member during the conduct of a pat search.
**An inmate was pronounced dead at local hospital. The inmate had been in the hospital since
his involvement in a physical altercation with another inmate in the FCI SHU on 6/29/10. The inmate was strangled during the
altercation.
USP- LEE- JULY 1, 2010
At 10:33a.m., a fight was called in special housing. One inmate was assaulting
another in a cell. Once sufficient staff were present the door was opened and staff had to separate the inmates. One staff
member was injured during the incident requiring treatment at outside hospital.
**At 7:19p.m., a fight was called in a housing unit courtyard between two inmates with weapons involved. Staff
separated the inmates and escorted them to SHU. There were no staff injuries to report.
**At 9:03p.m., a fight was called in a housing unit courtyard between two inmates. Staff separated the inmates
and escorted them to SHU. There were no staff injuries to report.
FCI- MARIANNA- JULY 1, 2010
At 7:25 p.m., a gang related disturbance occurred on the recreation yard. Eleven
staff members reported minor injuries. Seven inmates were sent to local hospitals for treatment. One inmate suffers from life
threating injuries. The institution was placed on lock down status.
USP- LEE- JUNE 30, 2010
At 6:28a.m., an unit officer announced a fight in the housing unit. Three inmates assaulted
one inmate. Once enough staff were present the unit was locked down and upper body searches were conducted . One staff member
received injuries requiring outside medical treatment.
USP- LEE- JUNE 29, 2010
At 6:19p.m., two inmates attacked one on the recreation yard. The victim was laying on the ground
while two assailants were kicking him in the head/face area. The assailants had to be placed on the ground by responding staff
and then were restrained. There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- LEE- JUNE 27, 2010
At 7:10p.m., a fight was announced in a housing unit. Three inmates were fighting with each
other. They were separated and secured in cells. After responding staff arrived they were restrained and taken to SHU. There
were no staff injuries to report.
FCI- HERLONG- JUNE 27, 2010
At approximately 7:20a.m., an officer announced a fight in a SHU cell. One inmate was restrained,
the other was not. The unrestrained inmate was hitting the restrained inmate with closed fists about the head and body. When
sufficient staff arrived for immediate use of force the restrained inmate was unconscious on the floor of the cell. The cell
door was opened and the attacking inmate was placed on the floor and restrained. The inmates were separated and medically
assessed.
USP- MCCREARY- JUNE 26, 2010
An inmate was escoted from food services because of an assault on staff.
FCC- TERRE HAUTE- JUNE 25, 2010
There was a fight on the recreation yard involving three inmates.
FCI- TALLDEGA- JUNE 25, 2010
At approximately 6:55p.m., officer’s were escorting two inmates to the institution’s
library. Once the inmates were placed inside the library law and the door was shut, one inmate slipped off his handcuffs and
started assaulting the other inmate.
USP- POLLOCK- JUNE 24, 2010
At approximately 12:43 p.m., an unit officer observed an inmate
covered with blood in the common area of the housing unit. The Unit Officer immediately called for assistance, and responding
staff began securing inmates in their cells. Medical staff arrived and escorted the inmate to the Heath Services Department
for medical assessment. The inmate was medically assessed and sustained blunt force trauma to the head. Upper body searches
were conducted on all inmates in the housing unit and three inmates were escorted to the Lieutenants Office as possible assailants
in the incident. The inmate was transported to the local hospital due to the extent of his injuries. The inmate was pronounced
deceased at 3:00 p.m. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.
FCC- TERRE HAUTE- JUNE 24, 2010
An inmate was placed in the SHU after staff observed him with facial injuries consistent with
having been in a fight. He was later transported to the local hospital for treatment of his injuries.
FCI- TALLADEGA- JUNE 22, 2010
An officer was assaulted by an inmate while picking up food trays. The inmate threw a cup of
urine on the officer as the officer approached his cell.
USP- LEWISBURG- JUNE 21, 2010
At approximately 10:25 a.m., an officer called for assistance
after observing an inmate striking another inmate, with his feet and closed fists.
Upon the arrival of responding staff, the inmate was observed choking inmate the other inmate. Responding
staff separated the inmates and medical assessments were conducted. The assaulted inmate sustained multiple head trauma and
bruising on his forehead, temple, and neck. The inmate was transported to the local hospital for further treatment.
USP- LEE- JUNE 21, 2010
An inmate told an officer that he had been assaulted by another inmate. After reviewing video
it was determined that the inmate had been in an altercation with another inmate. After being medically assessed the inmate
was taken to an outside hospital for more treatment. There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- ALLENWOOD- JUNE 21, 2010
Three staff members were assaulted while trying to contain inmate on inmate gang related violence.
All three staff members sustained injuries. The institution was placed on lock down status until further notice.
FCI- HERLONG- JUNE 21, 2010
At 5:14p.m., recreation staff announced a fight on the recreation yard. There were approximately
30 rival gang members engaged in a fight with weapons. Staff orders to stop fighting went unheeded. Chemical munitions were
deployed, and approximately 10 minuets later the inmates laid down to be restrained. The inmates were separated, medically
assessed and placed in SHU.
FCI- HERLONG- JUNE 20, 2010
At 6:56a.m., control announced a body alarm activation in SHU for a fight in one of the recreation
cages. The inmates complied with staff orders to cease fighting and cuffed up. The inmates were separated and medically assessed.
There were no staff injuries reported.
USP- HAZELTON- JUNE 19, 2010
At approximately 6:35 a.m., staff observed an inmate being assaulted by two
inmates with closed fists and an eight inch homemade knife. The incident was secured by responding staff
and all inmates involved were escorted to Health Services for medical assessments. One inmate sustained
a puncture wound to his left leg. The other inmates sustained no injuries. All inmates were placed in
Administrative Detention.
USP- LEE- JUNE 19, 2010
At 3:24p.m., a fight was called in front of a building. Responding staff had to physically separate
and restrain both inmates. There were no staff injuries to report.
FCI- HERLONG- JUNE 19, 2010
At approximately 3:30p.m., a staff member noticed that one of his workers had markings about
his face consistent with a fight. The inmate was sent to the Lieutenants office. Upon questioning the inmate said that he
was hit by an inmate of a different race because of personal issues, but would not disclose who the attacker was. The inmate
was medically assessed and placed in SHU.
USP- LEE- JUNE 18, 2010
At 6:17p.m., a fight was announced in the gym. One inmate was assaulting another. Responding
staff had to physically separate and restrain the inmates. There were no staff injuries to report.
FDC- DUBLIN- JUNE 16, 2010
At 6:15a.m., a fight broke out in an unit involving six gang affiliated inmates. The unit was
locked down and no staff were injured.
FCI- HERLONG- JUNE 16, 2010
At approximately 8:15a.m., an unit officer was conducting the AM census count and came across
two inmates in a cell who both had facial contusions and other markings consistent with a fight. Both inmates were sent to
the Lieutenants office and subsequently placed in SHU.
FMC- ROCHESTER- JUNE 15, 2010
At 7:30a.m., an inmate assaulted a food service foreman. The inmate punched the officer twice
in the face.
FCI- HERLONG- JUNE 15, 2010
At 11:15a.m., a fight was announced on the compound for two inmates fighting. Inmates complied
with verbal commands to stop fighting. One inmate was escorted to SHU, the other was unable to be located.
USP- BEAUMONT- JUNE 15, 2010
At approximately 7:40a.m., a disturbance occurred involving several different gang
affiliated inmates. Fighting occurred near food service, commissary, one housing unit and the Rrecreation yard. Approximately
100 inmates were involved. There were no staff were injured. The institution is on locked down status until further notice.
USP- LEE- JUNE 14, 2010
At 3:41p.m., a staff needs assistance call came from a housing unit. Staff witnessed an inmate
exit a cell with blood on his clothes and enter another cell. Responding staff secured both the victim and the assailant without
incident. There were no staff injuries to report.
FCI- HERLONG- JUNE 13, 2010
At approximately 2:30a.m., an officer in SHU radioed control about two inmates
that were intoxicated and fighting in a cell. Multiple orders were given to the inmates to cuff up, but the inmates didn’t
comply. The Operations Lieutenant deployed non-lethal munitions at both inmates with negative results. Two use of force teams
were assembled, and confrontation avoidance was initiated with negative results. Chemical munitions were again used at 7:45a.m.
with negative results. The inmates were given a final order which was refused. At 7:50a.m., the two use of force teams made
entry into the cell, restrained and separated the inmates, who were then decontaminated and placed in holding cells for medical
evaluations. There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- ATWATER- JUNE 12, 2010
At 4:32p.m., there was a fight announced in a housing unit with two inmates on
one inmate. This was a fight between two different gangs.
**At 4:34p.m., there was a fight between two inmates with weapons involved on the compound. The institution
was locked down for an emergency count and the following day it was let back up to normal operations.
FMC- ROCHESTER- JUNE 12, 2010
Two inmates were involved in a fight in the housing unit. Both inmates were sent to SHU. There
were no staff injuries to report.
USP- CANAAN- JUNE 11, 2010
At 9:00a.m., a fight in SHU was announced. It was an inmate on inmate cell fight. The inmates
were separated. There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- BEAUMONT- JUNE 10, 2010
At approximately 1:15 p.m., staff observed an inmate with visible
injuries. Staff also observed a large amount of blood and a homemade weapon on the floor outside of an
unit. The unit was immediately secured, and the inmate was escorted to Health Services were he was medically
assessed. Due to the severity of his injuries, the inmate was transported to an outside hospital for further medical treatment.
A review of the recorded video revealed the inmate was assaulted by a group of inmates with weapons. All
of the inmates were sent to SHU.
USP- BIG SANDY- JUNE 10, 2010
At approximately 12:41 p.m., staff requested assistance after
observing two inmates assaulting one inmate. Responding staff separated the inmates and restrained the inmates without further
incident. The assailants were medically assessed and escorted to SHU. The other Inmate was escorted to Health Services where
he was treated for a laceration to his right ear and multiple contusions and abrasions to his head and face.
USP- CANAAN- JUNE 10, 2010
At 8:42a.m., a fight was announced in the education department. It was an inmate on inmate fight.
There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- MCCREARY- JUNE 10, 2010
At approximately 3:28 pm, staff observed an inmate assaulting
another inmate with a prison-made weapon on the recreation yard. In an effort to prevent serious injury, the tower officer
activated the emergency response system which brought an end to the attack. One inmate was placed in restraints and sent to
SHU. The other inmate was sent to an outside hospital for the severity of his injuries.
USP- ATWATER- JUNE 8, 2010
At approximately 7:13 p.m., staff requested assistance after observing
several inmates fighting on the recreation yard. One inmate was armed with a lock affixed to a belt. As a result, the Tower
Officer activated the emergency announcement system which was deemed ineffective. As a result, one aerial dispersion round
was deployed which brought an end to the fighting. The inmates were separated by staff, placed in restraints, and escorted
to SHU. No serious injuries were reported.
FCI- TALLADEGA- JUNE 8, 2010
At approximately 1:20p.m., a call for assistance was called in a recreation
area. There was a fight between four inmates containing weapons. One inmate was sent to a hospital for puncture wounds. All
other inmates were treated by medical staff and released.
FCC- TERRE HAUTE- JUNE 6, 2010
Two inmates were involved in a fight in a housing unit. One of the inmates was taken to the
local hospital for treatment of his injuries.
USP- LEE- JUNE 4, 2010
At 3:52p.m., SHU staff called for assistance after two inmates started fighting
in their cell. One inmate had stabbed the other. The victim was on the top bunk while the assailant stood in the door and
would not show his hands to staff. Chemical munitions had to be used. After the third time munitions were used the assailant
then laid on the floor and staff entered the cell and restrained both inmates. There were no staff injuries to report.
**At 10:28p.m., a call for assistance came from a housing unit. Three staff members pulled an inmate form
his assigned cell after receiving a drop note that the inmate had a weapon. During the pat search of the inmate the inmate
became disruptive when staff discovered the weapon. The inmate tried to maintain possession of the weapon and in doing so
injured two staff members. Staff were able to take the weapon before the inmate could assault them. The inmate was restrained
and taken to SHU. The two staff members received injuries that required treatment at an outside hospital.
FLS- JESUP- JUNE 4, 2010
An inmate on inmate assault incident occurred.. An inmate assaulted another inmate
with a lock in a sock. The inmate was transported the local hospital sustaining head injuries.
USP- CANAAN- JUNE 4, 2010
At 6:05p.m., an inmate could not clear a metal detector and an officer attempted to pat search
the inmate. The inmate took off running on to the compound. The inmate then threw a shank on the roof of the facility. The
inmate was then restrained and escorted to SHU. There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- LEE- JUNE 3, 2010
At 8:28p.m., a fight was announced by control in a housing unit. Staff witnessed
one inmate throw a broom at two other inmates. The two retaliated with weapons and assaulted the first inmate. One of the
inmates held down the first inmate while the other stabbed him in the head and neck area several times. After responding staff
were on the scene the inmates separated and ran back to their assigned cells. While securing the unit staff found the weapon
used in a trash can. All involved inmates were taken to SHU. There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- MCCREARY- JUNE 3, 2010
At approximately 7:20a.m., an unit officer observed an inmate bleeding profusely from several wounds on
his head. The inmates were secured in their cells while upper body visual searches were conducted. Two inmates were identified
as the assailants. Both inmates were examined by Medical staff and placed in SHU. The assaulted inmate was transported to
an outside hospital for treatment.
USP- LEE- JUNE 3, 2010
At 10:28p.m., a call for assistance came from an unit. Three staff members pulled an inmate
form his assigned cell after receiving a drop note that the inmate had a weapon. During the pat search of the inmate, the
inmate became disruptive when staff discovered the weapon. The inmate tried to maintain possession of the weapon and in doing
so injured two staff members. Staff were able to take the weapon before the inmate could assault them. The inmate was restrained
and taken to SHU. Two staff members received injuries that required treatment at an outside hospital.
USP- MCCREARY- JUNE 2, 2010
At approximately 10:05a.m., staff requested assistance when an inmate jumped up from the chair during a
medical screening in Health Services and attempted to charge toward the examining physician in an aggressive manner. The escorting
officer immediately placed the inmate on the floor to gain control of her. Upon arrival of additional staff, the inmate was
placed in ambulatory restraints and escorted to SHU where she was medically assessed without further incident.
**At approximately 10:55a.m., staff discovered an inmate with his SHU cell window covered.
He was also using his mattress to barricade himself in his cell. Confrontation
was initiated with negative results. The inmate was given a final order to come to the door and submit to hand restraints
with negative results. Two 2-second bursts of OC chemical agent was dispersed from the MK-21 with negative results. The Use
of Force Team entered the cell and placed the inmate in hand and leg restraints. He was decontaminated, medically assessed,
and placed in ambulatory restraints.
**At approximately 11:15a.m., staff observed an inmate smearing feces on the
walls of his assigned cell. The inmate refused staff's orders to submit to hand restraints. A Use of Force Team was assembled
and confrontation avoidance proved ineffective. The inmate was given a last order to submit to hand restraints, to which he
complied. After being placed in an observation cell, the inmate manipulated his hand restraints, moving them from the back
to the front. The inmate was then placed in progressive ambulatory restraints. Medical assessments were conducted and an incident
report was written.
**At approximately 12:00p.m., an officer observed two inmates exit a cell and fall to the floor fighting
and punching each other. Staff ordered the inmates to stop fighting and they complied. Responding staff separated the inmates,
applied restraints, and escorted them to SHU with no further incident.
**At approximately 2:45 p.m., while conducting rounds in SHU, staff requested
assistance upon observing an inmate attempting to asphyxiate herself by tying strips of clothing around her
neck. The inmate refused staff orders to cease her actions. Responding staff immediately entered the cell, removed the strips
of clothing from the inmate’s neck and placed her in ambulatory restraints. The inmate was escorted to Health Services
and medically assessed. The inmate sustained a contusion to the left side of the neck. The inmate was subsequently placed
on suicide watch.
**At approximately 3:59p.m., an inmate was escorted from R&D for placement
in his assigned cell, upon which time he was placed in the first floor shower as a temporary holding area. The inmate then
stated he would not go into a cell with another inmate and verbalized threats of violence towards any inmate he was placed
in a cell with. The Warden was notified and authorization was received to place inmate in ambulatory restraints due to his
aggressive and assaultive behavior. At 5:01p.m., confrontational avoidance procedures were initiated with positive results.
At 5:23p.m., the inmate was placed into ambulatory restraints. A medical assessment was performed on the inmate with no injuries
noted.
**At approximately 9:10p.m., the Operation Lieutenant was notified that an altercation
between two inmates had occurred in front of a unit. A preliminary investigation revealed that one inmate assaulted the other
inmate by ripping a large portion of her hair from her scalp, pulling her head into the bench, and striking her in the face
with a closed fist. Both inmates were escorted to health services for a medical assessment and placed in temporary holding
pending an investigation.
USP- LEWISBURG- JUNE 1, 2010
At approximately 7:49 a.m., staff observed an inmate assaulting
another inmate. The assault occurred in a general housing cell. Both inmates were placed in hand restraints
and placed in SHU. Both inmates were transported to health services. One inmate had to be sent to an outside hospital for
further medical treatment. On June 15, 2010 the inmate was pronounced dead at the outside hospital due to his injuries.
USP- MCCREARY- JUNE 1, 2010
At
approximately 8:30 a.m., SHU staff observed several inmates striking each other with closed fists in the recreation cage.
Responding staff ordered the inmates to stop and submit to restraints. The inmates complied and were removed from the recreation
cage without further incident. All three inmates were medically assessed and returned to their assigned cells. An investigation
continues.
**At approximately
12:40 p.m., staff in SHU observed several inmates assaulting another inmate. Specifically, staff observed one inmate strike
another inmate with a closed fist to the facial area, which caused the inmate to fall to the ground. Two inmates then began
to strike and kick the inmate with closed fists and their feet. Staff also observed another inmate stomp the inmate in the
face/head area. All inmates submitted to hand restraints and were removed from the cage. The other inmate was unable to stand
or submit to hand restraints, so staff entered the cage and he was restrained and placed in a wheelchair. He was escorted
to the Health Services Unit, where he was treated for large contusions on the right side of his face and head, multiple small
abrasions on his scalp and knees, and a laceration on the left side of his upper lip. The inmate was escorted back to SHU
without incident. The other inmates were treated by the on-duty Registered Nurse and sustained no injuries. One staff member
sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident.
**At 1:04 p.m., an inmate refused
to submit to the application of hand restraints to be removed from the Special
Management cell and be placed in SHU. The Warden was notified and authorized the use of calculated force to remove the inmate
from the cell. At 1:09 p.m., after confrontation avoidance proved ineffective, the Lieutenant introduced the Use of Force
Team to the cell. Upon staff entering the cell, the inmate jumped on the back of the a team member and struck him in the lower
right jaw. The team was able to gain control of the inmate and place him in restraints. The inmate was escorted via van to
the SHU and medically assessed. The inmate received contusions of the face, neck and scalp requiring minor first aid. The
restraints were removed from the inmate and the team departed the cell without further incident. The staff member was medically
assessed and received a small laceration to his lower lip requiring no medical attention.
**An
inmate was observed in his cell with a homemade noose placed around his
neck. The inmate was ordered to submit to restraints and moved to an area where he could remain under constant staff supervision.
Psychology was notified and conducted an assessment. The determination was made that the inmate had no suicidal ideation but
was attempting to achieve secondary gain. The inmate was subsequently placed in soft ambulatory restraints without incident.
**At approximately
1:50 p.m., an inmate approached the Unit Officer and informed him that he could not be in the unit anymore. The Unit Officer
called for the Compound Officer to escort the inmate to the Lieutenant's Office. The inmate told the Lieutenant he had just
been released from SHU to general population, and upon arriving to the Unit, he was disciplined by a gang. The inmate was
medically assessed and placed in SHU without further incident.
**At approximately
3:15 p.m., an inmate, approached an Unit Officer and reported that he had been assaulted. The inmate was secured and escorted
to the Lieutenant's Office. The inmate was medically assessed, treated, and placed in SHU without further incident.
**At approximately
7:15 p.m., Recreation staff called for assistance on the recreation yard after observing several inmates fighting by the basketball
court. The Tower Officer activated the amplified verbal warning system and made an announcement on the megaphone at which
time, the inmates disregarded. The Tower Officer fired two less-lethal
rounds, at which time the inmates complied with staff orders. The inmates were then placed in hand restraints
and escorted to SHU without further incidents. Medical assessments were conducted on the inmates sustaining minor injuries.
One staff member sustained minor injuries as a result of this incident.
**At 7:55
p.m., a SHU Officer activated his body alarm when he observed an inmate,
cutting himself on the arm with a sprinkler head he had broken. Responding staff ordered the inmate to submit to hand restraints,
to which he complied. Staff escorted the inmate for a medical assessment, psychological evaluation, interview, and photographs.
He was secured in SHU without further incident.
**At approximately 7:58 p.m., an Officer announced
a fight on the recreation yard. Two inmates involved in a physical altercation. Responding staff escorted both inmates to
the Lieutenants' Office. The inmates were medically assessed and placed in SHU without any further incident.
**At approximately 11:30 a.m., while staff were delivering
food trays to inmates in SHU. Staff observed both inmates striking each other with closed fists in the chest and upper body
areas. Staff immediately gave the inmates direct orders to stop fighting, in which they complied and submitted to hand restraints.
Both inmates were medically assessed and placed in SHU.
**At approximately 11:37 p.m., an unit officer observed an inmate cutting
himself on the right arm. The officer called for assistance and responding
staff reported to the cell. Upon staff observation that the inmate was
physically harming himself, immediate Use of Force was used to control the inmate. The inmate was medically
assessed and place on suicide watch without further incident.
USP- MCCREARY- MAY 31, 2010
At
2:29 P.M., the Unit Officer responded to a duress alarm. While investigating the duress alarm, the unit Officer observed two
inmates striking each other with their fist to the upper torso, head, and facial area. The unit Officer notified control of
the fight and location via radio, then gave both inmates a direct order to cease their actions. Responding staff placed the
inmates in hand restraints and escorted them to Health Services where they were treated for minor injuries.
**At approximately
7:05 p.m, a call for assistance was announced in Health Services. Specifically,
staff observed an inmate take his left fist and hit another inmate on the left temple. Staff ordered the inmate to cease his
combative actions, and he complied. The inmates were submitted to hand restraints and were separated. The aforementioned inmates
were placed in the Administrative Detention pending investigation.
***At approximately 10:18 p.m., the Control Center announced
a fight in an Unit, after the Unit Officer activated his body alarm. Specifically,
the Unit Officer heard noise coming from a cell. He responded to the cell and observed an inmate strike another inmate, in
the face with a fist. The inmate retaliated striking the other inmate in the back of the neck with his fist. The Officer gave
several orders for the inmates to stop fighting, to which the inmates complied. Responding staff separated the inmates, placed
them in hand restraints and escorted them to SHU. The inmates weremedically assessed, photographed, interviewed, and secured
in SHU without further incident.
****At
approximately 10:20 p.m., an Unit Officer activated their body alarm in response to two inmates fighting in the TV room. Two
inmates were observed exchanging punches with closed fists. The Officer ordered both inmates to separate but with negative
results. Upon the arrival of additional staff, both inmates were separated. Both inmates were medically assessed and escorted
to SHU without further incident.
USP- MCCREARY- MAY 30, 2010
At
approximately 11:17 am, two inmatesbegan striking another inmate with closed fists to the head and upper torso, after he was placed in the SHU recreation cage. The inmates did not comply with staff's orders to stop and get on the ground. Once enough responding staff were present the recreation door was opened and all three inmates were separated, placed on the ground, and restrained. The inmates were medically assessed and placed back in their cells without further incident.
**At 9:03 p.m., the
Unit Officer announced a fight in the unit after observing several inmates fighting with other inmates. Responding staff observed
the inmates involved in the fight striking one another in the head and torso areas with sharpened metal prison made weapons
and combination locks attached to institution issued nylon belts. The inmates did not comply to the direct orders given by
staff to cease their actions, and the Operations Lieutenant authorized the deployment of less-lethal munitions in the Unit.
A total of 22 inmates were placed in SHU. One inmate was transported to an outside hospital for treatment due to the severity
of his injuries.
FCC- COLEMAN USP 1- MAY 30, 2010
At approximately 3:23p.m., a call for assistance was made by an officer who observed staff attempting
to secure an inmate during the recall move for the north side. Specifically the officer was monitoring the recall move for
the north side when an inmate attempted to enter the recreation yard, an officer stopped inmate The officer instructed him
to submit to a pat search, once the officer began the pat search of the inmate, he felt something in his left pant pocket,
he asked the what was in his pocket, the inmate replied, my glasses". The inmate
then turned and attempted to flee from the officer. The officer with the assistance of another officer placed the inmate on
the ground and applied restraints. Another officer assisted the Compound officers and applied leg irons to the inmate. A search
of the inmate’s pocket revealed a 6 inches long black hard plastic homemade weapon, sharpened on one end and wrapped
on the other end with black shoe string for a lanyard. The inmate was escorted to health services for a medical assessment
and escorted to the special housing unit without further incident. An investigation continues.
USP- ATWATER- MAY 30, 2010
At approximately 8:30p.m., a fight was announced in a housing unit between multiple inmates
with weapons. This was a gang related incident between approximately 5 different gangs and approximately 18 inmates were involved.
One inmate was taken to the outside hospital due to having multiple puncture wounds. There were no staff injuries and the
institution was placed on lock down until after the holiday to be re-evaluated once the administration gets off of their holiday
break.
FCI- BENNETTSVILLE- MAY 30, 2010
An officer was assaulted by an inmate. The inmate punched the officer in the neck. The inmate
was restrained and placed in SHU. The officer was not seriously injured.
USP- MCCREARY- MAY 29, 2010
At
approximately 1:55 p.m., five inmates escorted aninmate to the Compound Officer. The inmates told the inmate to "check in".
The inmate refused and pulled out what appeared to be a homemade weapon while stepping towards the inmates. Staff called forassistance,
and the inmate ran from the scene. While staff were following the inmate, he turned towards staff with weapon in hand and
began to run. Staff gave the inmate several orders to cease his actions, to which he complied and laid on the ground. Hand
restraints were applied. The inmate was removed from the area. He was medically assessed and placed in SHU without further
incident. Staff conducted a search of the direct area of the yard, the weapon was not recovered.
FMC- ROCHESTER- MAY 29, 2010
An inmate in SHU assaulted staff on two occasions by throwing a liquid substance on them. The
inmate was placed on a sack lunch for 5 days for his continued disruptive behavior which continued throughout the shift.
FCC- TERRE HAUTE- MAY 28, 2010
Eight inmates assaulted another inmate in a housing unit at the USP. During the response by
staff, one of the inmates bit a case manager on the finger. The inmate who was assaulted was taken to the local hospital for
treatment of his injuries.
USP- MCCREARY- MAY 28, 2010
At
approximately 6:54 p.m., the Center Hall Officercalled for assistance as an inmate ran past Center Hall towards the Rear Corridor.
The Rear Corridor Officer approached the inmate and observed a combination lock attached to a belt in the inmates right hand.
The Rear Corridor Officer ordered the inmate to drop the weapon. The inmate refused staff orders and was placed on the ground
by responding staff. Hand restraints were applied and the inmate was subsequently escorted to Health Services where an injury
assessment was completed. The inmate was noted to have received no injuries during the incident. The inmate was escorted from
Health Services to SHU where he awaits the disciplinary process.
At approximately
7:20 p.m., staff monitoring the Visiting Room surveillance cameras, observed a female visitor place an item into a potato
chip bag and give the bag to the inmate who swallowed the contents of the bag. The inmate was removed from the Visiting Room
and placed in Dry Cell status. Local authorities were notified and the
female visitor consented to a search of her vehicle. During the subsequent
search of the vehicle, an orange colored balloon containing marijuana
was located and an unmarked container containing numerous Xanax tablets
were found. The female visitor was arrested and taken into custody by the local police department. On May 29, 2010, the inmate
provided a stool sample which contained one orange colored balloon containing four
Xanax tablets. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.
USP- MCCREARY- MAY 27, 2010
At approximately 2:20p.m., staff observed an inmateacting as if he was intoxicated. Staff called
for compound officers to escort him to the Lieutenants' Office. As staff escorted the inmate he became argumentative and began
to pull away from staff. The inmate attempted to aggressively turn on staff. Staff placed the inmate on the ground to gain
control of his disruptive behavior. Responding staff applied leg restraints, placed the inmate in a wheelchair, and escorted
him to the Lieutenants' Office. The inmate was breathalyzed, medically assessed, and admitted into SHU without further incident.
The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.
**At approximately 2:30p.m., staff was conducting linen exchange in SHU. As staff approached and opened the food slot
to exchange linen with an inmate the inmate became argumentative with staff. The inmate then placed his arm in the food slot
and refused staff orders to remove it. When staff attempted to secure the food slot, the inmate struck the
staff member in the forearm with an unknown object that he had in his right hand. Staff immediately gained control of the
inmate=s arm and placed it back in
the cell. The food slot was secured without further incident. Both staff and inmate were medically assessed. The F.B.I. was
notified and the investigation continues.
USP- MCCREARY- MAY 25, 2010
At 2:40p.m., an inmate was placed in SHU for assault on a staff member.
**At 5:53p.m., an inmate was sent to SHU for assault on a staff member and engaging
in
a sexual act.
USP- CANAAN- MAY 24, 2010
At 6:49a.m., a fight was announced in the Special Housing Unit recreation cage. It was an inmate
on inmate fight and both inmates were separated. There were no staff injuries to report.
**At approximately 6:45p.m., a cell fight was announced in the Special Housing Unit. It was
an inmate on inmate fight. Both inmates were restrained and one inmate received treatment for a laceration. There was no staff
injuries to report.
USP- CANAAN- MAY 23, 2010
At 6:57p.m., a fight was announced in a housing unit. It was an inmate on inmate cell fight
with weapons involved. Both inmates were intoxicated and both of the inmates were placed in SHU. There were no staff injuries
to report.
FCI- JESUP- MAY 21, 2010
Officer's in the special housing unit were running recreation. They were escorting
an inmate back into his cell when the inmate jerked away from the officer as the officer attempted to uncuff him thru the
tray slot, therefore breaking the cuff key off inside the handcuffs. Gas had to be used on this inmate to get him to comply
with orders from staff.
FCI- HERLONG- MAY 19, 2010
At 11:32a.m., the control center announced that there was a body alarm activation for two inmates
fighting. The inmates were separated, medically assessed, and placed in the Special Housing Unit with no further incident.
FCI- EL RENO- MAY 18, 2010
A staff member was attempting to restrain a disruptive inmate. The inmate became combative and
resisted against being restrained. The inmate turned around on the staff member catching the staff members hand in the cuffs
and began running away. A call for assistance was initiated and responding staff were able to subdue the inmate after a short
chase. The inmate was placed on the ground and restrained. The inmate was moved to the SHU. The staff member was treated at
a local hospital and suffered injuries to his hand requiring it to be placed in a cast.
USP- ATWATER- MAY 17, 2010
At approximately 10:00a.m., there was a fight announced with weapons involved.
Two inmates attacked one inmate. The fight was gang related. Due to where the fight was taking place the center yard tower
was unable to observe or intervene. The inmates were separated and medically accessed. There were no staff injuries reported.
USP- CANAAN- MAY 17, 2010
At 11:30a.m., a fight was announced in the Special Housing Unit inside the recreation cage.
It was an inmate on inmate fight and one inmate was taken to an outside hospital for injuries he sustained from fight. There
were no staff injuries to report.
FCI- HERLONG- MAY 16, 2010
At approximately 9:20p.m., an inmate asked an officer if he could speak to the Operations Lieutenant.
Upon arriving at the Lieutenants Office, the inmate was told to remove his hat because it was pulled low over his eyes. The
inmates face showed to have severe bruising and lacerations consistent with a fight. The inmate was unable to be medically
assessed due to the time. The inmate was sent out to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. Upon the inmates return
to
the institution he was placed in the Special Housing Unit.
FPC- YANKTON- MAY 15, 2010
At 10:30a.m., an inmate lunged at the Lieutenant. The Lieutenant called for assistance and the
immediate use of force was used on the inmate. The inmate was placed in hand restrains without any further incident. The inmate
did not receive any injuries. There were no staff injuries reported.
USP- CANAAN- MAY 13, 2010
At 1:30p.m., a fight was announced in a housing unit. Two inmates attacked one inmate. One inmate
was taken to an outside hospital for treatment. All of the inmates involved was placed in the special housing unit. There
was no staff injuries to report.
FCC- COLEMAN- MEDIUM- MAY 11, 2010
At approximately 3:00p.m., a fight broke out in the recreation yard among gang
rival inmates. Shortly after this happened an unit fight also occurred. There were several inmates involved. There were no
staff injuries and interviews were conducted.
USP- MCCREARY- MAY 11, 2010
At 1:29p.m., control announced that assistance was needed in SHU. An inmate attempted suicide
by trying to hang himself. A staff member suffered a sever laceration to his finger by trying to cut the inmate down.
USP- CANAAN- MAY 9, 2010
At 8:27p.m., an inmate stuck his arm out the food slot in a special housing unit
and refused to put his arm back inside. The inmate then assaulted staff by spitting a mouthful of saliva striking a staff
member in the face and upper body. The inmate then grabbed a book from his cell and threw it at another officer nearly striking
him in the head. All staff were medically assessed by health services.
USP- MCCREARY- MAY 7, 2010
At 6:52p.m., staff called for assistance at the pill line window due to an upset
inmate. The inmate was given time to calm down and was sent back to his unit.
USP- MCCREARY- MAY 6, 2010
At 8:10p.m., multiple fights with weapons occurred in an unit. The institution
is placed on lock down status until further notice.
FMDC- LOS ANGELES- MAY 6, 2010
A fight broke out between inmates causing four staff members to get injured. Two
of the staff members were treated at a local hospital.
FCI- HERLONG- MAY 5, 2010
At 6:40p.m., an officer advised the Operations Lieutenant that an inmate had been
assaulted in indoor recreation. After a review of the video it showed that 8 inmates assaulted 1 inmate, with weapons. The
assault victim was medically assessed and escorted to the Special Housing Unit.
FCI- OAKDALE- MAY 4, 2010
There were five correctional officers assaulted in the SMU Unit. One correctional officer received
injuries to his hand. The other four officers were assaulted with bodily fluids.
USP- LEE- MAY 2, 2010
At 7:20p.m., control announced a fight in a housing unit. One inmate assaulted two other inmates
with a weapon. The inmates had to be physically separated by responding Staff. One inmate was taken to an outside hospital
due to the extent of his injuries. There were no staff injuries to report
FCI- HERLONG- MAY 2, 2010
At approximately 2:00p.m., recreation staff notified the Operations Lieutenant and control that
there was a large grouping of inmates from two different gangs in a standoff. The inmates told the Lieutenant that there was
a disrespect issue going on.
USP- BIG SANDY- MAY 2, 2010
There was an inmate on inmate fight inside the recreation area. One inmate was
attacked by other inmates and received a possible broken jaw among other injuries. There were weapons involved in this fight.
FCC- COLEMAN USP-2- MAY 2, 2010
At approximately 9:00a.m., a fight broke out in the recreation yard. There were
approximately 8-10 inmates involved with weapons. The tower officer fired off non lethal munitions. One inmate was cut several
times. There was no staff injured. An investigation is ongoing.
FCI- HERLONG- APRIL 30, 2010
At 8:10a.m., an unit officer activated his body alarm and advised there was a fight
in his unit. Three inmates attacked one inmate. The inmates were separated, medically assessed, and placed in SHU.
**At
12:30p.m., an inmate refused a pat search in recreation. The inmate then attempted to place something in his mouth. A recreation
officer activated body his body alarm and placed the inmate on the fence.
***At 3:00p.m., an inmate assaulted another
inmate in front of a housing unit, during open movement. This assault occurred in front of the Operations Lieutenant, and
the Unit Officer, the inmates were separated, medically assessed, and placed in SHU.
USP- BIG SANDY- APRIL 30, 2010
There was an inmate on inmate fight. One inmate was stabbed several times. The
inmate was found during the 4:00p.m. count.
USP- HAZELTON- APRIL 27, 2010
At 6:04p.m., an inmate became assaultive toward two officers. One of the officers
got a split lip and scratches on his neck and wrist.
**At 6:20p.m., four inmates attacked another inmate. CPR was
administered to bring the inmate back to life. He is at an outside hospital in critical condition.
FMC- LEXINGTON- APRIL 27, 2010
At 12:05p.m., a body alarm was announced in a housing unit by the unit officer.
Responding Staff arrived to find 5 inmates who entered the housing unit and were chasing another inmate who they already assaulted
on a different unit. There were two inmates who received injuries to the head and received stitches from medical staff. A
total of 9 inmates from 3 separate gangs were placed in SHU. There were no staff injuries to report. The institution was placed
on lock down status.
FCI- EL RENO- APRIL 27, 2010
At approximately 6:25a.m., an unidentified inmate entered into a housing unit.
He was dressed with gloves and a mask. He proceeded to assault another inmate with a pipe. The assault victim had to be medically
treated. The unit was placed on lock down until interviews and upper body searches could be conducted.
**At approximately 2:20p.m., a fight was called in the facilities area of the institution.
Three inmates were involved. All three were medically assessed and treated on site, subsequently placed in SHU. The institution
was not locked down.
USP- CANAAN- APRIL 25, 2010
At 9:46p.m., a body alarm was announced in a housing unit by the unit officer.
The officer found an inmate lying on a cell floor in a pool of blood. Responding staff arrived and medical staff began working
on the inmate. The inmate had been stabbed several times and was transported to a local hospital by an ambulance. The inmate
was pronounced dead later in the morning. The institution was placed on lock down status. The FBI was called and an investigation
continues. There were no staff injuries to report.
FCi- HERLONG- APRIL 25, 2010
At approximately 6:00p.m., there was a body alarm activation in a housing unit. A unit officer
was pat searching an inmate coming into his unit. The unit officer was inspecting the inmates radio and the inmate lunged
for the item, knocking the radio out of the officer's hands. The inmate was placed on the ground with the assistance of another
unit officer. The inmate had hidden a 2.5 inch razor blade from a utility type knife, inside his radio holder. The inmate
was medically assessed and escorted to the Special Housing Unit without further incident.
USP- MCCREARY- APRIL 24, 2010
*At 12:26p.m., An inmate was placed in SHU for assaulting a staff member.
**At 2:30p.m., a visitor was arrested and removed from the institutional grounds for attempting
to bring
in 3 balloons of Black Tar Heroin (identified by SIS, and the arrest was per FBI).
***At 3:35p.m., an inmate
fight broke out in an unit. A staff member injured his knee while responding.
USP- ATWATER- APRIL 23, 2010
At approximately 9:00p.m., while the unit officer was locking down the unit for
the 9:30pm count he heard a shuffle below him. He noticed several inmates acting strangely and called for staff to assist
him in locking down. Through the video subservience system it was identified that 2 inmates were in a heated argument and
were pushing each other. One inmate went back to his cell and grabbed what appeared to be a weapon. When responding staff
arrived the inmate got rid of the weapon. Both inmates went to SHU with no staff injuries.
FCC- COLEMAN USP 2- APRIL 24, 2010
USP-2 is on lock down due to an inmate being stabbed 15 times. The inmate that
was stabbed is on life support. The stabbing was drug related.
USP- CANAAN- APRIL 22, 2010
At 12:55p.m., a call for assistance was announced in SHU. There was an inmate on inmate cell
fight in progress. Responding staff separated both inmates and both inmates medically assessed and placed in SHU. There were
no staff injuries to report.
At 9:35p.m., a call for assistance was announced in a housing unit. An inmate on inmate cell
fight was in progress. Responding staff separated both inmates and both inmates medically assessed placed in SHU. There were
no staff injuries to report.
USP- LEE- APRIL 21, 2010
At 9:06a.m., an unit officer announced a fight in the unit with weapons involved.
Responding staff had to physically separate the inmates. One inmate was transported to outside hospital by ambulance and then
transferred by ambulance to the trauma center . Three staff members received injuries requiring treatment at local hospital
with one of them being transported by ambulance.
At 9:08a.m., a fight was announced on the recreation yard. Four inmates were involved in a fight. Three inmates
jumped on one. Two towers fired less lethal munitions with negative results. Responding staff physically separated the inmates.
There was no staff injuries to report.
USP- LEE- APRIL 20, 2010
*At 9:05a.m., there was an one on one inmate fight in R&D. The inmates stopped fighting
when sufficient staff were at the door. There was no staff injuries to report.
**At 9:31a.m., an unit officer announced a fight with weapons involved. Staff members
physically separated the inmates and located additional weapons in their pockets. One staff member received injuries.
***At 12:24p.m., the tower officer announced s fight on the recreation yard. Less lethal munitions
were fired from 3 different towers with non compliance from the 2 inmates involved. Responding staff separated the inmates.
There was two staff injuries reported. One had to be transported to an outside hospital for injuries.
****At 8:53p.m., an unit officer announced fight in the unit. Five inmates were
assaulting another inmate with weapons. Staff had to physically separate the inmates. One inmate was transported to the local
hospital by a Govt. vehicle and then transferred to a trauma center by ambulance. There was three staff members injured in
the incident with two of them being transported to outside hospital for treatment. The inmate that was transported to the
hospital was pronounced dead on April 29, 2010.
FCI- ALLENWOOD- APRIL 20, 2010
A fight occurred in the dining hall in response to a fight two days before. The institution
was placed on lock down until 4-27-10.
USP- BIG SANDY- APRIL 20, 2010
Two inmates assaulted three officers. One officer received a dislocated finger. Another officer
had swelling of the wrist. The third officer was hit in the nose. All inmates were placed in SHU.
USP- MCCREARY- APRIL 20, 2010
At 8:14p.m., a fight was announced on the recreation yard. Several warning shots fired by the
tower 7 officer. Twenty inmates were secured in SHU and R&D pending SIS investigation for fighting. The yard was cleared
and the inmates were locked in their cells for the night.
USP- LEE- APRIL 20, 2010
At 9:31a.m., the control center announced a fight with weapons in a housing unit. Responding
staff had to physically separate both inmates. After the inmates were restrained they were searched and both were in possession
of weapons. After being medically assessed they were placed in SHU. One staff member injured their back while separating the
inmates.
FCI- EL RENO- APRIL 19, 2010
At approximately 4:50p.m., an officer stopped an inmate who was failing to identify himself
to the officer. The inmate began combative when he turned and swung an arm at the officer. The inmate then took a combative
stance and jumped as if he were going to strike the officer. A call for assistance was initiated. The inmate then assaulted
the staff member and was taken to the ground. This was the same officer who was assaulted the day before. The officer sustained
minor injuries, again. The inmate was identified and placed in SHU. The unit was placed on lock down until interviews could
be conducted the following day.
FCC- COLEMAN- USP 2- APRIL 19, 2010
A fight occurred in the food service area. The fight was gang related and one inmate
had to be emergency airlifted to an outside hospital. He was diagnosed with a cracked skull. The institution was placed on
lock down status and an investigation continues.
USP- MCCREARY- APRIL 19, 2010
At 7:05p.m., two inmates were sent to SHU for assaulting a staff member. and one
inmate to SHU for inciting a riot while intoxicated.
USP- CANAAN- APRIL 18, 2010
At 1:31p.m., a call for assistance was announced in a housing unit. An inmate on
inmate fight was in progress. Responding staff separated both inmates and both inmate were medically assessed and placed in
SHU. There were no staff injuries to report.
FCI- ALLENWOOD- APRIL 18, 2010
There was a fight in the housing unit. It was gang related. Eight inmates were
placed in SHU and one inmate was taken to the hospital.
FCI- Beaumont Low - April 18, 2010
At approximately 12:15p.m., an inmate was assaulted on the recreation yard. The inmate was medically
assessed and escorted to SHU.
FCI Beaumont Medium - April 18, 2010
At approximately 2:00p.m., a staff member was assaulted by an inmate when he attempted to pat
the inmate down. The inmate was restrained and escorted to SHU. The officer was not injured.
USP- MCCREARY- APRIL 18, 2010
At 11:20a.m., there was a call for staff assistance in an unit. Staff completed
a shakedown and an inmate struck a Lieutenant and pushed an officer. A second inmate attempted to throw hot soup on the staff,
with only a small amount hitting the staff. Three inmates were placed in SHU.
FCI- EL RENO- APRIL 18, 2010
At approximately 4:50 p.m., an officer was making rounds through a housing unit.
He came upon an inmate in a cell acting suspiciously. When he attempted to search the inmate, the inmate became combative
and attempted to flee the cell. The inmate assaulted the officer and managed to get out of the cell and throw something to
another inmate. The officer initiated a call for assistance. Both inmates were identified and restrained by responding staff.
Marijuana was found in the area where the assault occurred. The staff member received minor injuries and continued to work
through his shift. The unit was placed on lock down until interviews could be conducted the following day.
FCC- COLEMAN- USP 1- APRIL 17, 2010
A square off occurred on the recreation yard. Several inmates started grouping together and
when staff arrived the inmates broke up. There was 12 shanks recovered on the recreation yard.
USP- LEE- APRIL 16, 2010
At 12:00p.m., the control center announced a fight on the recreation yard. Two inmates were
assaulting another on the softball field. The assailants refused staff orders to stop and had to be physically removed from
the inmate being attacked. All three inmates were placed in SHU after this incident. There were no staff injuries to report.
USP- TERRE HAUTE- APRIL 16, 2010
Several gang related fights with weapons broke out in four different housing units. Two inmates
were taken to the local hospital for treatment of stab wounds and lacerations. Several inmates were placed in SHU. There was
no staff injuries to report. The institution was placed on lock down status. One inmate was pronounced dead after a few days
in the hospital.
USP- ATWATER- APRIL 15, 2010
At approximately 3:30p.m., an inmate in the Modified Special Housing unit attempted
to kill himself by cutting his left and right wrist with a razor blade. The inmate had to be taken out to the hospital for
treatment.
FCC- FORREST CITY- MEDIUM- APRIL 13, 2010
During lock down an inmate jumped on an officer for shaking his cell down. The inmate beat the
officer with a lock on a belt in the head until other staff members could respond. The officer was rushed to the ER with broken
bones and trauma to his face.
USP- CANAAN- APRIL 13, 2010
At 9:30p.m., a fight was announced in a housing unit. Two inmates jumped on one inmate. One
inmate was taken to an outside hospital for the injuries he sustained from the assault. There was no staff injuries to report.
FCI- HERLONG- APRIL 13, 2010
At approximately 9:00p.m., an inmate came into an unit officers office with a bloody face and
other marks consistent with a fight saying he needed to "check in." Upper body checks were initiated and another inmate was
found to have markings consistent with a fight as well. Upon review of video a third inmate was identified as an attacker.
Three inmates were escorted to the Special Housing Unit without further incident. This was gang related due to the victim
not wanting to hang
out with a particular gang anymore.
USP- LEE- APRIL 12, 2010
At 9:19p.m., control announced that staff needs assistance in SHU. Two inmates were fighting
in their assigned cell. Both inmates refused several orders from staff to stop fighting. The door was opened and the inmates
had to be physically separated, restrained, and moved from the cell by responding staff. There was no staff injuries to report.
USP- CANAAN- APRIL 12, 2010
At approximately 9:00a.m., an inmate in a holding cell tried to grab a staff member
thru the bars but failed. He then assaulted staff by spitting in the staff members face.
USP- MCCREARY- APRIL 12, 2010
At 5:55p.m., several inmates attacked one inmate. The incident was gang related. The inmate
that was attacked was taken by ambulance to the local hospital then airlifted to UT medical center. The institution was placed
on lock down status.
USP- LEE- APRIL 11, 2010
At 6:40a.m., while feeding breakfast in SHU an inmate attempted to assault staff. After the
food slot was opened, the staff member turned to get the inmate a tray off the cart the inmate reach out the slot trying to
grab the staff member. The staff member placed the inmate s arm back in the cell
and secured the slot to prevent the inmate from assaulting him.
FCI-BECKLEY- APRIL 11, 2010
An Officer was assaulted while in the visiting room shakedown area by an inmate assigned to
SHU. The Officer was taken to the Local Hospital and was treated for serious injuries (broken bone/eye laceration) to his
facial area The institution did not lock down outside of normal operations.
USP- CANAAN- APRIL 10, 2010
At 6:07p.m., a fight was announced in the gym. It was an inmate on inmate fight. Both inmates
were separated and placed in SHU. There was no staff injuries to report.
FCI- HERLONG- APRIL 9, 2010
At approximately 9:20p.m., while searching a cell, an officer pricked his finger on a tattoo
needle that was hidden under the inmates desk. The officer went to the hospital for treatment after the incident. The inmate
was placed in the Special Housing Unit.
USP- TERRE HAUTE- APRIL 8, 2010
Five inmates were involved in a fight. All of the inmates were placed in SHU.
USP- LEE- APRIL 8, 2010
At 8:18a.m., staff called for assistance in the East Corridor. Staff witnessed 4 inmates assaulting
one inmate outside of the commissary. Two inmates were immediately identified as assailants and after reviewing video the
other two were identified. All inmates involved were medically assessed and placed in SHU. One Staff member injured his back
while trying to restrain one of the inmates.
USP- CANAAN- APRIL 8, 2010
At 2:00p.m., an officer was assaulted in the Special Housing Unit. While the officer was removing
an inmate handcuff’s the inmate pulled away causing abrasions to the officers right arm.
FCI- Beaumont Medium-April 8, 2009
At approximately 5:20p.m., an inmate was assaulted on the recreation yard. The inmate was medically
assessed and placed in SHU.
USP- CANAAN- APRIL 7, 2010
At 2:18p.m., a fight was announced in Special Housing Unit. There was an inmate
on inmate cell fight. There was no staff injuries to report.
USP- MCCREARY- APRIL 6, 2010
At 6:30 p.m., a fight was announced on the recreation yard. An inmate was stabbed in the neck.
The inmates was sent out to a local hospital then transferred to U.T. medical center. The institution was placed on lock-down
status.
FCI- LA TUNA- APRIL 5, 2010
After hearing rumors of a food strike, staff started conducting interviews with inmates. This
escalated into an inmate curing at staff. Staff members attempted to detain the inmate when another inmate got involved and
a physical confrontation began between staff and two inmates. The institution was placed on lock down status. The staff members
were not seriously hurt.
USP- ATWATER- APRIL 4, 2010
At approximately 4:30p.m., a fight was announced between two groups of inmates who were in two
different gangs. The institution was placed on lock down. A total of four inmates went to the level 4 trauma for their injuries.
USP- LEE- APRIL 3, 2010
At 9:55a.m., control announced a fight in a housing unit. An officer ordered the inmates involved
to stop fighting and they separated. One inmate was secured in the cell while the other was escorted out of the unit. After
the unit was secure the second inmate was retrained and taken out of the unit. Both inmates were medically assessed and placed
in SHU. There was no staff injuries to report.
FCI- FORREST CITY- MEDIUM- APRIL 2, 2010
During the E/W shift an Officer was assault by an inmate in a housing unit. The Officer was
taken to the hospital and received serious injuries (broken bones) to his facial area. The institution did not
lock down outside of normal operations
FCI- Beaumont Medium- April 1, 2010
At 8:30a.m., an inmate on inmate fight was announced. Both inmates were medically assessed and
placed in SHU. There was no staff injuries reported.
**At 7:00p.m., an inmate was assaulted on the recreation yard. The inmate was medically assessed
and placed in SHU.
USP- CANAAN- MARCH 31, 2010
At 7:05a.m.,. an inmate assaulted staff while being medically assessed in the Special Housing
Unit. He assaulted staff by bitting the officer in the left arm twice. The staff member was taken to an outside hospital for
treatment.
FCI- Beaumont Medium- March 30, 2010
At 6:15p.m., an inmate was assaulted on the recreation yard. The inmate was medically assessed
and placed in SHU.
FCI- Beaumont Medium- March 29, 2010
At 6:30p.m., an inmate was assaulted on the recreation yard. The inmate was medically assessed
and placed in SHU.
USP- ATWATER- MARCH 28, 2010
At 3:21p.m., a fight with weapons was announced between two groups of gangs. There
was no staff injuries reported. There was 3 inmates involved in the altercation.
**At 4:30p.m., there was a fight between
approximately 30 inmates with weapons involved. The institution went on lock down and one inmate went to the local hospital
for his injuries. There was no staff injuries reported. The next day the institution went back to normal since it was a isolated
incident.
FCI- Beaumont Medium- March 28, 2010
At 6:30p.m., a fight on the recreation yard was called via radio. Several inmates assaulted an
inmate. The inmate was medically assessed and placed in SHU. There were no staff injuries reported.
MCFP- SPRINGFIELD- MARCH 23, 2010
At approximately 7:50a.m., the unit officer asked an inmate to clean his room and told him that
he needed to start taking showers. The inmate squared off on the officer and then assaulted him, hitting him in the face with
his fist causing a scratch on the officer's nose. A body alarm was activated and staff responded. The inmate was taken to
lockup and was not injured.
USP- CANAAN- MARCH 23, 2010
At 1:02 p. m., a call for assistance was announced in a housing unit for a inmate on inmate
fight. The officer was able to separate the inmates until staff arrived. Both inmates were medically assessed and sent to
SHU. There was no staff injuries to report.
**At 1:05 p.m., a call for assitance was announced in a housing unit for a fight in progress.
This was five inmates on one. Staff arrived secured the area locked the unit down and and escorted the five inmates to SHU.
The other inmate was escorted to medical and sent out to a local hospital. There was no staff injuries to report.
***At 8:12 p.m,. an immediate use of force was used in Special Housing Unit during the move
because an inmate assaulted a staff member. One staff member broke his ankle and leg when the inmate bucked and landed on
the officers leg. The staff member was sent to outside hospital for treatment.
USP- MCCREARY- MARCH 22, 2010
At 12:48p.m., an inmate was placed in SHU for threatening a staff member.
USP- HAZELTON- MARCH 22, 2010
At 8:16p.m., an unit officer was conducting a random search of an inmate in the
corridor when the inmate turned and attempted to punch the officer in the face several times. Responding staff restrained
the inmate. The officer received a 1.5 inch cut on his forearm during the incident.
FCI- DUBLIN- MARCH 21, 2010
An inmate attempted to overdose on medication and when the inmate was told to cuff up the inmate
began to fight officers. The officers activated their body alarm for assistance till the inmate was placed in restrains and
taken out to the local hospital. One officer went to the local hospital for a hand injury.
USP- MCCREARY- MARCH 20, 2010
At 4:55p.m., an inmate was placed in SHU for assaulting a staff member.
USP- HAZELTON- MARCH 20, 2010
At 3:25p.m., an officer was distributing the evening meal trays in SHU, when an inmate threw
feces and liquids on him.
USP- MCCREARY- MARCH 19, 2010
At 7:35a.m., three inmates were placed in SHU for fighting on the recreation yard.
One inmate was taken to a local hospital for his injuries.
FCI- CARSWELL- MARCH 18, 2010
An inmate punched and officer in the face for no reason. The officer was sent to an outside
hospital where he was treated and released for his injuries. The inmate was moved to another unit.
FCC- COLEMAN USP 1- MARCH 18, 2010
A staff member walked into an inmate’s cell as he turned to leave the inmate assaulted
him with a chair. The staff member received minor injuries. The institution is on temporary lock down.
FCC- COLEMAN USP 1- MARCH 16, 2010
An officer was assaulted by an inmate while locking down. The staff member was
taken to a local hospital and was treated and released for facial contusions.
USP- LEWISBURG- MARCH 15, 2010
At 7:45p.m., an inmate assaulted a staff member. The staff received minor injuries. The inmate
was places in ambulatory restraints and placed in SHU.
USP- CANAAN- MARCH 15, 2010
At 3:20 p.m., an inmate on inmate fight was announced in a unit. Two inmates was
assaulting the other inmate. All inmates was secured and medically assessed and placed in SHU. The inmates were drinking and
the whole unit was breathalyzed. There was no staff injuries to report.
**At 5:35 p. m., a medical emergency was called in a unit. An inmate was found on his cell floor and was taken
to the institutions hospital to be medically assessed. The inmate was transferred to an outside hospital by ambulance with
major head trauma. There was no staff injuries to report.
USP- MCCREARY- MARCH 13, 2010
At 7:40a.m., an inmate was placed in SHU for assaulting a staff member.
USP- MCCREARY- MARCH 11, 2010
At 7:26p.m., three inmates were placed in SHU for fighting on the recreation yard.
USP- LEE- MARCH 11, 2010
At 3:40p.m., during yard recall, two inmates began fighting. Both inmates had weapons
and had to be physically separated by responding Staff. One inmate had to be taken to an outside hospital due to the extent
of his injuries. There was no staff injuries to report.
**At 7:10p.m., during a visual search, an inmate became combative toward staff. The inmate began throwing
punches with both hands toward staff. The inmate was restrained and escorted to SHU. The staff member involved was taken to
an outside hospital due to his injuries.
USP- MCCREARY- MARCH 10, 2010
At 7:05a.m., four inmates were placed in SHU for fighting to the recreation yard.
USP- CANAAN- MARCH 10, 2010
At 4:47 p.m. a body alarm was announced in a housing unit. A fight broke out between two inmates.
One inmate was taken to an outside hospital for a broken jaw. The other inmate was medically accessed and placed in SHU. There
was no staff injuries reported.
USP- CANAAN- MARCH 8, 2010
At 11:56 a.m., a fight was announced.. Two inmates assaulted one inmate by hitting him in the
back of the head with a lock in a sock. There was no staff injuries to report.
FCI- OXFORD- MARCH 5, 2010
Control Center announced a fight. Staff responded and separated the two inmates.
Both inmates were examined by medical staff and placed in SHU. The inmates involved in the fight were cell mates. There was
no staff injuries reported.
USP- LEE- MARCH 5, 2010
At 4:24p.m., staff called for assistance in Special Housing due to 2 inmates who were fighting
in their cell. Both inmates was placed in hand restraints and were removed from their cell and separated. There was no staff
injuries to report.
USP- CANAAN- MARCH 4, 2010
At 11:02a.m., a call for assistance was announced. An inmate on inmate broke out.
There was no weapons involved. Both inmates was placed in the Special Housing Unit. There was no staff injuries to report.
FCI- BEAUMONT MEDIUM-MARCH 4, 2010
At approximately 9:20 p.m. an inmate was assaulted in a housing unit. The inmate sustained several
puncture wounds.
USP- CANAAN- MARCH 3, 2010
At 10:58a.m., a call for assistance was announced in unit d-2. An inmate became aggressive toward
staff and tried to assault a staff membe. The inmate was placed in special housing unit. There was no staff injuries to report.
USP- TERRE HAUTE- MARCH 3, 2010
An inmate was stabbed more than thirty times by another inmate in the housing unit.
The inmate was taken by ambulance to a local hospital and admitted to ICU due to multiple stab wounds in his chest and back.
USP- BEAUMONT-MARCH 3, 2010
At approximately 6:45 p.m., two staff members were assaulted by an inmate. The inmate was placed
in SHU.
USP- CANAAN- MARCH 2, 2010
At 9:57a.m., a body alarm was announced in the d-2 housing unit. An officer was assaulted by
a inmate. The inmate punched the officer in the face and head multiple times. The officer was taken to an outside hospital
for treatment.
USP- FLORENCE- MARCH 2, 2010
At 1:30p.m., an intoxicated inmate from another unit went into an officer’s
unit and hit her in the head area several times. After she was hit she backed up and hit her body alarm then put distance
between her and the inmate until additional staff arrives to help her. The inmate then went after the responding staff. The
staff member received a slight concussion and is doing fine. The inmate was moved to another institution. The institution
was also placed on lock-down status until futher notice.
FCI- BEAUMONT MEDIUM-MARCH 2, 2010
At approximately 1:40 p.m., a body alarm was activated by a staff member. Two inmates were involved
in a one on one fight in the dining hall. The inmates were separated and escorted to SHU.
USP- MCCREARY- MARCH 2, 2010
At 5:00p.m., an inmate was placed in SHU for indecent exposure and threatening staff.
FCI- BEAUMONT MEDIUM-MARCH 1. 2010
At approximately 2:30 p.m., an inmate was assaulted on the recreation yard. The inmate sustained
several puncture wounds. He was transported to an outside hospital where he was treated and released.
FCI- OXFORD- MARCH 1, 2010
An altercation occurred between two inmates in an housing unit. The incident believed
to be between two gang member inmates. Later that evening an altercation was reported in recreation between 3 or 4 inmates.
This was also believed to be between gang member inmates. The institution was placed on lock-down status until mass interviews
are conducted.
USP- BEAUMONT-MARCH 1, 2010
At approximately 10:50 a.m., a staff member was assaulted by an inmate. The inmate was restrained
and escorted to SHU.
USP- CANAAN- FEBRUARY 28, 2010
At 8:15a.m., a call for assistance was announced in the green corridor. An inmate was found
with a weapon. The inmate was placed in special housing unit. There was no staff injuries to report.
FCC- COLEMAN USP 2- FEBRUARY 26, 2010
An officer at USP-2 was assaulted in SHU. The inmate through a tray and hit officer in the eye.
The officer was sent to a local hospital.
USP- TERRE HAUTE- FEBRUARY 21, 2010
Staff members found an inmate in his cell with blood on his back. The cell was occupied by two
inmates. The inmate was hospitalized for stab wounds to his back.
USP- CANAAN- FEBRUARY 17, 2010
At 10:10a.m., a call for assistance was made in the gym. There was two inmates fighting one
on one. The inmates were in the gym due to mass shakedowns being conducted in the housing units. There was no staff injuries
to report. The institution is still on lock down status.
USP- CANAAN- FEBRUARY 15, 2010
At 7:49 p.m., a call for assistance was made for the outside Unit D. An inmate was assaulted
with a weapon. The inmate was stabbed several times in the chest area. The inmate was taken to an outside hospital. There
was no staff injuries reported. The institution was placed on lock down status until further notice.
FTC- OKALAHOMA CITY- FEBRUARY 15, 2010
At
11:00a.m.,an inmate assaulted an officer by striking him in the face and attempted to gouge his eyes out with his fingers
when they were on the ground. The officer did not suffer from serious injuries. The inmate was locked up in SHU.
USP- CANAAN- FEBRUARY 14, 2010
At 10:45 a.m., a fight was announced in E-1. It was a cell fight with 3 inmates on one. One
inmate sustained lacerations and abrasions to the face and body. There was no staff injuries reported.
USP- CANAAN- FEBRUARY 13, 2010
At 7:45 pm, a fight was announced in B-1. It was an inmate on inmate. There was no staff injuries
reported.
USP- CANAAN- FEBRUARY 12, 2010
At 7:54 p.m., a fight was announced in C-1. Two inmates were involved. There was no staff injuries
reported.
FCI- BEAUMONT MEDIUM- FEBRUARY 10, 2010
At approximately 6:30p.m., the Recreation Officer announced a fight in progress on the Recreation
yard. Two inmates were fighting each other. Upon arrival staff the inmates were separated and escorted to SHU. There were
no staff injuries reported.
USP- CANAAN- FEBRUARY 10, 2010
At 12:50 p.m., a fight was announced in front of C-1 Housing Unit. One inmate stabbed the other
inmate. The inmate sustained a few puncture wounds. The shank was recovered. There was no staff injuries reported.
FCC- COLEMAN USP 2- FEBRUARY 9, 2010
At approximately 11:00 a.m., two inmates were fighting inside the chow hall. Staff
members came in and broke up the fight. The inmates sustained minor injures. There was no staff injured.
MCFP- SPRINGFIELD- FEBRYARY 8, 2010
At approximately 10:38a.m., an inmate from another unit assaulted another inmate. The OIC called
for assistance and the two inmates were separated and taken to lockup. The inmate that was assaulted received some bruises
to his facial area. There were no staff injuries reported.
USP- CANAAN- FEBRUARY 8, 2010
At 3:20 p.m., a fight in F1 was announced. An inmate used an ab roller and struck
another inmate in head several times. Inmate was taken to outside hospital with serious head injuries. There was no staff
injuries reported.
FCI- BEAUMONT MEDIUM- FEBRUARY 7, 2010
At approximately 7:40a.m. the Recreation Officer announced a fight in progress on the recreation
yard. Two inmates were assaulting another. Upon the arrival of responding staff the inmates were separated and escorted to
SHU. There were no staff injuries reported.
USP- CANAAN- FEBRUARY 6, 2010
At approximately 12:15 p.m., in the Special Housing Unit an officer was collecting food service
trays when he was assaulted by an inmate. Inmate through feces on the staff member.
FCI- ELKTON- FEBRUARY 4, 2010
An officer was conducting a shake down of an inmate’s locker. While shaking down, the
officer found a leafy substance in an envelope. The inmate arrived at the area and made a lunging gesture towards the officer
in an attempt to grab the substance. The officer was required to use physical force to move the inmate away from him as he
activated his body alarm. The inmate was placed in the Special Housing Unit. There was no known injury that occurred to the
staff member.
USP- CANAAN- FEBRUARY 3, 2010
At 1:24 p.m., a body alarm announced in the education department. A fight had occurred between
inmates. There was no staff injuries reported.
FCC- COLEMAN- USP 1- FEBRUARY 2, 2010
At 2:00p.m., the tower officer advised that a group of gang rival inmates appeared to be squaring
off against each other on the rec yard. The compound officer requested additional staff to report to the rec yard. Responding
staff observed an inmate bleeding from the face area. He was immediately escorted off of the rec yard to health services.
A review of the Vicon security camera revealed one inmate striking another inmate with closed fist punches and knee kicks
to his upper torso and face area. The inmate was medically assessed and escorted to SHU without incident.
USP- HAZELTON- JANUARY 31, 2010
At 12:50p.m., an inmate threw urine in the face of an officer as he was making rounds in the
Special Housing Unit.
**At 09:10p.m., an officer was searching an intoxicated inmate in the Lieutenants complex. The
inmate became disruptive and struck the officer with his elbow. The officer received a contusion on his arm.
FCC- COLEMAN- USP-1- JANUARY 31, 2010
At approximately 8:32 p.m., an officer requested additional staff report to K-Unit.
The officer observed an inmate lunge towards him in front of the upper tier officers station. The officer perceived the inmate
lunged at him with a weapon after he heard something he perceived as metallic fall to the lower tier. The inmate’s attempt
to assault the officer failed when another inmate stepped between them and wrapped his arms around the inmate preventing the
assault. The inmate then escorted the other inmate back to his cell. Responding staff secured the unit as other inmates within
the unit were loud, unruly and resentful of being locked down. The inmate was removed from the cell, medically examined, and
placed in the Special Housing Unit.
USP- CANAAN- JANUARY 30, 2010
At approximately 11:30 a.m., the e-1 unit officer notified the operations lieutenant of a possible
fight in his housing unit. The unit was lock down and upper body searches were conducted. Two inmates were found to have injuries
both inmates were taken for medical assessments. At 1:15 pm one the inmates was taken to outside local hospital for injuries
he sustained from the fight. There was no staff injuries to report.
USP- HAZELTON- JANUARY 29, 2010
At 11:10 p.m., an inmate in SHU covered his window and broke the sprinkler head
in his cell. As a SHU officer was attempting to clear the water from in front of the cell door, the inmate threw a liquid
substance which smelled of feces on him. It hit the officer in his arm and leg.
USP- HAZELTON- JANUARY 28, 2010
At 05:27 p.m., a fight was announced in A-2 Unit. Several inmates were fighting and staff responded.
As an officer was attempting to pat search an inmate on the top tier of the unit, the inmate became combative and grabbed
the officer by the arm. The inmate then pushed the officer towards the top tier railing, while simultaneously reaching for
a weapon which was hidden in his waistband. Chemical agents were utilized on the inmate to stop the assault, and the inmate
was then restrained and the weapon recovered.
MCFP- SPRINGFIELD- JANUARY 26, 2010
At approximately 8:10p.m., an officer working the mental health unit found an inmate
unresponsive. His hands was tied and a ligature was around his neck. Two inmates were locked up for the homicide.
USP- HAZELTON- JANUARY 26, 2010
At 6:05p.m., while an officer was searching a cell in A-1 (SMU)
unit,
an inmate entered the cell with her and punched her in the side of the head. The officer was referred to an outside hospital
for treatment. A sharpened weapon was recovered from the cell after the incident.
FCI- OXFORD- JANUARY 25, 2010
An inmate in an unit was found with injuries consistent with an assault. A second inmate was
identified as being involved. Both inmates were examined by medical staff, then placed in the Special Housing Unit. Inmates
in the unit were placed on cell restriction until mass interviews were conducted. There were no staff injuries reported.
FCC- COLEMAN- USP 1- JANUARY 22, 2010
USP-1 is on lock down, due to inmate found unconscious and stabbed in the recreation yard.
FCI- EL RENO- JANUARY 22, 2010
At approximately 6:00 an inmate was assaulted in a housing unit. The inmate was
transported to a local hospital for his injuries. The institution was locked down and 11 inmates were identified as possible
participants in the incident and were placed in SHU.
USP- LEE- JANUARY 21, 2010
At 3:44 PM a unit officer announced a fight in his unit with weapons involved. As responding
staff entered the unit the assault stopped and the inmate was secured in a tv room. The victim was restrained and removed
from the unit to the unit team area. The victim was then transported by stretcher to the health services area. At 4:21 PM
the victim was transported to an outside hospital where he was pronounced dead at 4:55 PM. Institution remains on lock down
status pending outcome of mass interviews.
FCI- BEAUMONT- MEDIUM- JANUARY 17, 2010
At 7:30a.m., an officer was assaulted by an inmate with a book. The inmate was escorted to S.H.U.
**At 11:00a.m. 26 inmates refused to leave the recreation cages in SHU. The inmates held the
recreation cages closed for several hours before complying with staff orders to exit the cages.
USP- LEWISBURG- JANUARY 17, 2010
At 3:13p.m., a cell fight broke
out in F Block. Gas was used to separate the inmates. Both inmates were removed safely and medically assessed. There was no
staff injuries reported.
FCI- BEAUMONT- MEDIUM- JANUARY 16, 2010
At approximately 6:00p.m., an inmate in SHU threw an unknown liquid substance
on an officer.
USP- LEWISBURG- JANUARY 16, 2010
An inmate was placed into ambulatory
restraints for assaulting a staff member in G Block. There was no other staff injuries reported.
FCC- COLEMAN- USP 2- JANUARY 14, 2010
At approximately 9:30a.m., an unit officer was monitoring the movement when he
told an inmate he cannot enter his unit. The inmate quickly jumped on the staff and they were wrestling to the ground. The
officer was taken to the hospital and pending more information. Another staff member received head injuries as well. He was
the first responder and he suffered some type of head trauma. The officer was also sent to hospital.
USP- CANAAN- JANUARY 14, 2010
At approximately 10:35 a.m., 200 hundred inmates that were in the gymnasium were observed grouping
up by staff. These inmates were placed in the gym due mass shake downs being conducted in c-1 and c-2. The inmates were ordered
by staff to lay on the ground and the inmates would not comply. At 10:50 a.m., flash bangs and chemical munitions were deployed
in the gym to take control of the dangerous situation. All inmates were then flexed cuffed and decontaminated by health services.
Body checks were conducted inmates were then locked down. There was no staff injuries to report and the institution is still
on lock down status.
FCC- COLEMAN- USP 2- JANUARY 13, 2010
At approximately 12:30p.m., A fight broke out on the recreation yard, among several
inmates. The was no contraband found but several inmates were blooded. There was no staff injuries reported.
USP- CANAAN- JANUARY 13, 2010
A call for assistance was announced at approximately 11:15 am. A fight broke out on the compound
in front of the housing units 2 inmates on 1. One inmate was stabbed multiple times. The inmate that was stabbed was taken
by ambulances to outside hospital. There was no staff injuries reported.
FCC- COLEMAN- USP 1- JANUARY 12, 2010
A fight broke out in the recreation yard between internal gangs. Staff fired two
percussion grandes to quell the fight. The institution was placed on lock down status until 01-13-10.
FCI- MIAMI- JANUARY 12, 2010
At approximately 12:50a.mm, a radio call came from an officer, stating that he needed a couple
of officers to respond to his housing unit. An inmate was beginning to get angry and acted like he wanted to fight. As officers
tried to restrain the inmate the inmate became combative and swung at one of the officers. The officers took down the inmate
and placed him in arm restraints. The inmate was placed in SHU. There was no staff injuries reported.
MCFP- SPRINGFIELD- JANUARY 12, 2010
At approximately 5:15p.m., in the upstairs TV room on ward 10-G, two inmates were watching TV.
Another inmate came in and turned the channel without asking the others. The channel changer and one of the inmates watching
TV had words. The one inmate went to his room and then came back and hit the channel changer in the side of his head. The
channel changer ran out of the room and the other inmate that had been watching TV with the first inmate, came to the aid
of the channel changer and hit the first inmate. The inmates began fighting. The first inmate eventually goes back to his
room and the second inmate follows him and again begins to fight with him. All three inmates were locked up. The channel changer
just had some red marks on his face where he got hit. The first inmate did not get injured and the second inmate had 2-3 small
lacerations to the head and a dislocated thumb.
FCI- EL RENO- JANUARY 11, 2010
At approximately 6:00p.m., there was an assault on the recreation yard. An inmate who had just
arrived on the bus was assaulted. He was transported to a local hospital and is currently in the I.C.U. There were no weapons
noted that were used in the assault. There were no staff injuries in the assault. The institution was placed on lockdown and
the lockdown was lifted on Jan 12, 2010 at approximately 9:30 AM
USP- LEWISBURG- JANUARY 11, 2010
At 8:37a.m., an assistance call was made in the
west recreation yard. Two inmates were attacking another inmates. The inmates were separated, medically assessed, and returned
to their cells. There was no staff injuries reported.
**At 9:09a.m., a body alarm was sounded in the Z block Recreation area because an inmate assaulted staff.
Responding staff restrained the inmate and he was placed into 4 point restraints. The staff member received minor injuries
to his face.
***At 12:33p.m., a body alarm was hit in the G block third floor because an inmate assaulted staff. The inmate
was placed into ambulatory restraints. There was no other staff injuries reported.
FCI- TEXARKANA- JANUARY 9, 2010
During the evening watch, the D-unit officer was making rounds and observed an inmate in the
D-2 restroom covered in blood. It appeared the inmate was kicked in the facial area several times and his facial area was
also smashed using a hard object. His bones from his face were broken in several different places that the inmate was transported
two hours from the institution to a specialist. There was no staff were injured.
FCI- EL RENO- JANUARY 8, 2010
At approximately 11:30a.m., there was a fight in the segregation unit between two
inmates who were celled together. It was an isolated incident and no staff were injured.
USP- CANAAN- JANUARY 6, 2010
At 7:10a.m., an inmate could not clear a medal detector at which time staff started
to pat search the inmate. He became combative he was placed on the ground and was found to have a shank hide in the sleeve
of his jacket. The inmate was placed in special housing unit. There was no staff injuries reported.
FCC- COLEMAN USP 2- JANUARY 6, 2010
An inmate was walking beside the operations lieutenant and grabbed her butt. Other staff members
responded and placed the inmate in SHU.
**At approximately 12:30 p.m., lock down was again ordered due to fences going
down and inoperable. The stun lethal fence at both institutions has gone down on a daily basis , thus interrupting the daily
running of the institution. Programs, recreation and other activities have been shut down due to fence problems. Which, in
turn, creates a hostile work environment for our officers who have to deal with irate inmates who are confined to there unit
without any activities to keep them occupied.
USP- LEWISBURG- JANUARY 6, 2010
At
3:35p.m., an assistance call was made for a cell fight in E Block. Both inmates were examined by medical staff. There was
no staff injuries reported.
FCC- COLEMAN- USP 2- JANUARY 5, 2010
At approximately 9:30 p.m., staff called for compound to stop by H-2 unit because an inmate
refused to step into his cell for lock down. The compound officer arrived and pat searched the inmate. As inmate was going
into his cell he turned around and slapped the officer in the face. The officer immediately wrestled with the inmate and placed
him in hand restraints.
FCC- COLEMAN- MEDIUM- JANUARY 5, 2010
The FCI Medium is currently locked down due to a fight among two rival gangs. A total
of 8 inmates were fighting in front of food service for the evening meal. Two of the inmates were sent to local hospital with
serious stab
wounds.
FCI- TEXARKANA- JANUARY 4, 2010
At 7:20 a.m., an inmate was assaulted by another inmate in a housing unit
due to a gambling bet. R & D staff heard some loud noises above their work area and notified the Lt's office. Lt's
responded to the area where the noise was heard and found one inmate laying on his bunk covered up with his sheets. The inmate
was kicked in the facial and upper body area. The institution was on lock down until inmates were counted and interviewed.
The institution lock down was lifted at 10:30a.m.
FCI- BENNETTSVILLE- JANUARY 4, 2010
At 12:10 p.m. a fight occurred on the recreation yard involving six inmates on two inmates,
with weapons involved. Two inmates were sent to an outside hospital for injuries. One inmate had multiple stab wounds and
the second inmate had head trauma and a broken nose and jaw.
USP- LEWISBURG- JANUARY 3, 2010
At
9:00p.m., an assistance call was made for a cell fight in the special housing unit. Both inmates were examined by
medical staff. There was no staff injuries reported.
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