A fight broke out between gang members, at approx. 7pm, during the 10 minute move. The number of inmates involved is unknown, but no staff were involved. One inmate was sent to an outside hospital.The FCI is currently on lockdown status, and visitation was suspended. Lockdown termination date is undetermined/undisclosed at this time.

 

At 1:55 p.m., staff called for assistance in a housing unit due to an inmate being down. Staff arrived in a cell. An inmate was face down in the cell with a pool of blood around his head. Another inmate was standing at the door. The inmate was ordered to submit to hand restraints and complied. The call door was opened and one inmate was escorted off the range. The other inmate was assessed and placed on a gurney and transported to the Health Services Unit. The investigation continues.

 

At 10:40 a.m., staff observed two inmates striking each other in the facial area with both fists in the slaw library, assistance was called. Both inmates were ordered to the floor but refused. When enough staff arrived the inmates were separated, restrained, and the inmates was escorted to Heath Services without further incident. Both inmates were medically assessed and placed into different cells.  All notifications were made. Incident reports for fighting and refusing orders were initiated.

 

Staff were alerted that an inmate was found dead in his cell.  This incident appears to be a gang related homicide.  The cell area where this ocurred was considered a crime scene.  The unit had been vacted by the Agency during the shift in which this incident occurred.  The institution remains on lockdown, pending investigation.  No staff were injured.

 

At approximately 1:05 p.m., recreation staff observed an inmate bleeding from injuries to his head and face.  A review of the video surveillance indicated at 12:49 p.m., while in the gym, two inmates were involved in a physical altercation where both inmates were striking each other with fists to the head and upper torso area.  Both inmates were medically assessed and placed in the SHU without further incident.  One inmate was subsequently transported to the local hospital for treatment of his injuries.  An investigation continues. 

 

At approximately 7:07 p.m., Staff announced a fight in a unit, when he observed, two inmates striking each other repeatedly with fists to the head and upper body.  Both inmates ignored staff orders to stop fighting.  Responding staff separated both inmates and placed them on the ground to regain control of the situation.  Both inmates were restrained and escorted out of the unit. The inmates were medically assessed and placed in SHU without further incident.  The investigation continues. 

 

 

At approximately 8:02 p.m. an officer was attempting to remove home made alcohol from an inmates locker in the inmates cell.  The inmate then approached the officer and begin arguing with the officier.  As the officer began applying restraints on the inmate, the inmate attempted to strike the officer with his right hand.  Another officer who responded was then able to assist the officer in applying the hand restraints.  As other officers arrived the inmate continued to resist, and then spit in an officer's face. The inmate was then escorted to health services without any further incident.

 

At approximately 11:30 a.m., an inmate entered the Unit Officer=s station bleeding from his nose and mouth area.  The Unit Officer secured the inmate and notified the Operations Lieutenant.  Upon the arrival of responding staff, the inmates were secured in their cell and upper body searches were conducted.  Staff reviewed recorded video surveillance and identified two inmates as the assailants.   All of the inmates involved were restrained, medically assessed, and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident.  The assaulted inmate was subsequently transported to an outside hospital for treatment due to nature of his injuries. Notifications were made and an investigation continues.

 

**At 2:39 p.m., Recreation staff called for assistance in Recreation upon observing two inmates involved in a physical altercation.  Specifically, staff observed both inmates throwing punches at one another with their fists.  Staff ordered both inmates to cease their disruptive behavior, in which they complied.  Upon the arrival of responding staff, both inmates were restrained, medically assessed, and escorted to the SHU without further incident.  The investigation continues. 

 

While attempting to place an inmate back into his cell after rec, the inmate became disruptive after noticing that his cell had been searched. The inmate then pulled the Operation Lieutenants hand through the
tray slot cutting the top of his hand.

 

At approximately 3:00pm all the inmates in the Special housing decided to cover their window to prevent the taking of count. At 3:30pm SHU was unable to conduct count and the inmates refused to uncover their windows. At that point calculated use of force teams were prepared 25 staff involved. They went from cell to cell using gas and sting balls to extract the inmates and place them in ambulatory restraints. There were no serious staff injuries reported. The use of force teams stopped going in on inmates at around 2am in the morning. The good verbal
for the 3:30pm count was cleared at 2:45am on December 25, 2008. The warden refused to activate the DCT Teams for the disturbance and continued to run the institution even though there was not a clear count. Over 35 inmates total were placed in ambulatory restraints. This all started due to the inmates not receiving their Christmas packages.

 

At approximately 3:35 p.m., staff observed smoke coming from under a cell.  Staff could not see into the cell due to a towel in the window.  For the inmate safety, staff entered the cell and placed the inmate in hand restraints.  He was escorted to another cell.  A Use of Force Team was authorized to place the inmate into ambulatory restraints due to his disruptive behavior.  Upon the arrival of the Use of Force Team, the inmate was moved to a holding cell to be visually searched and placed into hard ambulatory restraints. The Inmate was medically assessed and notifications were made.

 

At approximately 8:55 a.m., a housing Unit Officer activated his body alarm after observing an inmate throw a dust pan at another inmate.  The inmate then grabbed a broom handle and took a defensive stance.  Responding staff arrived and both inmates complied with staff orders to submit to restraints.  A review of the video surveillance identified two inmates approaching one inmate from behind and began striking him in the head with closed fists. The two inmates briefly chased the other inmate to the second tier before he (the one being chased) grabbed the broom handle.  One inmate then departed the area.  Upon the arrival of responding staff, the inmates were separated, restrained, and medically assessed.  All of the inmates involved were admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident.  The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

While attempting to restrain an inmate for routine cell
rotations, an inmate pulled a staff members arm through the tray slot, leaving a bruise and knot on the officers arm.

 

 

A riot broke out during the pm meal. The riot was due to gang relations. The instutution was placed on lockdown. The food service and lower housing were trashed but no staff was reported injuried. Six inmates were taken out to the hospital, three returned from the hospital. Staff responded from the other institutions during the incident, and a staff recall was initiated.

 

At 12:20 p.m., staff gave an inmate an order to leave the holding area in Health Services and he refused to comply.  The inmate continued to refuse staff orders to leave.  As staff began to escort the inmate from the Health Services Department, he let his body go limp to impair staff=s ability to continue to escort him.  Staff began to place the inmate back on a bench, he attempted to pull away from escorting staff and was placed against the wall to gain control of his disruptive behavior.  The inmate continued to resist staff by jerking his body away from staff.  The inmate was then placed on the ground to cease his disruptive behavior.  The inmate was restrained and medically assessed.  Due to the inmate’s behavior and statements he had made, the Psychology Department was notified.  The inmate was then placed on suicide watch.

 

At 12:35 p.m., staff observed an inmate striking another inmate with his fist to the head and upper torso area in a cell in a Housing Unit.  Staff radioed for assistance and ordered the inmate to cease his actions in which he refused to comply.  Upon the arrival of responding staff, the cell door was opened and staff restrained both inmates without further incident.  Both inmates were medically assessed and placed into different cells.  The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.  

 

**At  7:16 p.m., staff observed two inmates striking one another with their fists in the facial area in a cell.  Staff radioed for assistance and ordered both inmates to cease their disruptive behavior, in which they refused to comply.  Upon the arrival of responding staff, the cell door was ordered open.  Staff had to physically separate both inmates and had to place one inmate on the lower bunk to gain control of his actions.  Both inmates were separated, restrained, medically assessed, and placed into different cells without further incident.    

 

While feeding the unit their noon meal in Special Housing, a Staff memeber was assaulted by an inmate throwing a cup of unknown liquid substance striking the officer in the right leg and upper torso.

 

 

At approximately 5:38 p.m. an inmate was escorted to the Lieutenant=s Office to be visually searched.  The inmate refused to comply with staff orders and refused to submit to restraints.  As staff attempted to apply the restraints, the inmate attempted to strike one staff member in the face with his fist.  At this time, another staff member radioed for assistance and placed the inmate on the ground.  While staff was attempting to gain control of the inmate, he struck staff with his elbow, grabbed the staff member=s arm, and attempted to grab his groin area.  Upon the arrival of responding staff, the inmate was restrained and escorted to the Special Housing Unit without further incident.  The inmate and the staff members involved were medically assessed. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

During Morning Meal an Officer was shaking down with the Lt. by his side, while attempting to shake down an inmate the inmate turned around and punched the officer in the chest and face, both individuals were fighting on the hallway floor until assistance arrived. The officer is doing fine with no major injuries to report.

 

 

At approximately 11:42 a.m., staff called for assistance upon observing two inmates fighting in the building courtyard.  Specifically, staff observed one inmate striking the other inmate in the face and upper body area with his fists.  While the one getting hit grabbed the other around the waist and wrestled him to the ground.  Responding staff separated, restrained, and medically assessed.  Both inmates were escorted to the Special Housing Unit without further incident.

 

At approximately 3:05 a.m., while staff conducted the 3:00 a.m. count in a Housing Unit, they approached a cell, which is occupied by two inmates.  Staff observed both inmates had injuries consistent with a physical altercation.  The Operations Lieutenant was notified and reported to the Special Housing Unit. Both inmates submitted to hand restraints and were removed from the cell without incident.  Both inmates were medically assessed and placed into different cells. An investigation continues.

 

**At 6:11 p.m., a housing unit Officer called for assistance upon observing two inmates striking another inmate with their fists to the head and upper body.  Upon the arrival of responding staff, the inmates were separated, restrained, and medically assessed.  All of the inmates involved were admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident.  The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.  

 

At approximately 7:05 p.m., a Unit Officer called for assistance upon observing an inmate laying on the floor of a cell, with blood on his head and face.  Another inmate was standing at the sink in the cell washing blood from his hands.  Upon the arrival of responding staff, both inmates were restrained, medically assessed, and admitted into the Special Housing Unit  without further incident.  The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

An inmate used his wheel chair to break out his cell windows.  The flying glass cut the face of two staff members.  Both staff member went downtown to the local hospital.

 

At approximately 2:19 p.m., a housing Unit Officer called for assistance upon observing an inmate assaulting another inmate in the sallyport of the unit.  Specifically, one inmate struck the other inmate with his fist to the upper body and a struggle ensued.  Staff ordered both inmates to cease their actions, in which they refused to comply.  Upon the arrival of responding staff, both inmates were placed on the ground to gain control of their disruptive behavior. Both inmates were separated, restrained, and medically assessed.

 

At approximately 12:00a.m., 3 Staff were sent to a Housing Unit to conduct a pat search on and inmate who was suspected of having a cell phone.  During the pat search a cell phone was discovered.  The inmate started to run from Staff and during the scuffle one Staff Member hurt their right wrist.  Inmate was placed in SHU. No other Staff injuries were reported.

 

At approximately 9:50 a.m., a Calculated Use of Force Team was authorized due to two inmates refusing staff orders to submit to restraints in order to facilitate a 21 day cell rotation in the a housing Unit.  Upon arrival to the cell confrontation avoidance procedures were initiated and proved successful.  Both inmates submitted to restraints and were removed from the cell.  Both inmates were placed into hard ambulatory restraints due to their disruptive behavior and medically assessed.

 

At 6:20a.m., a body alarm was activated in inmate laundry.  As officers proceeded to the inmate laundry to see an inmate who was in the center of the laundry room, thrusting his arms toward another inmate, as if he was attempting to stab the other inmate. The defending inmate had a plastic, government issued chair in his possession, attempting to keep inmate away from him. As officers approached the inmate from behind, the Laundry Officer stated that the inmate had a weapon in his possession. An officer then restrained the inmate. The weapon was retrieved by the Laundry Officer and the inmate was subsequently placed in hand restraints. An officer sustained a small puncture wound to his middle finger of his left hand from the weapon when he restrained the inmate. Health Services conducted a  medical assessment,  the wound was cleaned, and a tetanus shot was administered.

 

At 11:30 p.m, an inmate being escorted in the Special Housing Unit was able to slip out of his handcuffs.  The inmate then assaulted and officer by punching him directly in the face.  The inmate was then restraint with no further incident.  The officer received minor injury.

 

Staff Assault in SHU, Inmate threw liquid on 4 staff members.

 

At approximately 9:02 p.m., a housing Unit Officer called for assistance upon observing two inmates involved in a physical altercation in the common area of the Unit.  Specifically, staff observed two inmates striking each another in the head and upper torso with their fists.  Staff ordered the inmates to cease their actions, in which they refused to comply.  Upon the arrival of responding staff, both inmates were separated, restrained, and medically assessed.  Both inmates were placed in the Special Housing Unit without further incident.  

 

**At 11:40 a.m., staff was picking up food trays on a range in a Housing Unit. After retrieving the food trays from one cell an inmate placed his arm outside the wicket.  After being ordered to remove his arm, the inmate was ordered to submit to hand restraints.  Upon placing the restraints on his right wrist, the inmate attempted to pull the restraints into his cell.  Staff restrained the inmate’s right arm and removed the restraints.  The inmates arm was placed back into the cell and the wicket was secured. 

 

At approxmately 6:10am, an inmate fight occured in a unit between two inmates with weapons. One inmate was stabbed several time. No staff injuries were reported.

 

**At approxmately 7:10am, an inmate fight
broke out between three inmates. Weapons were involved, two locks on a belt were used. No staff injuries were reported.

 

 

 

During noon meal, A fight/assault occured in front of commissary, at least 4 inmates were sent to shu. No staff injuries were reported.

 

At approximately 3:22 p.m., the Control Center announced a body alarm in a Unit due to an inmate assault in progress.  Specifically, as staff opened the front door to the Unit to allow an inmate entrance into the unit, an inmate approached him and began striking the other inmate in the face and head with his fists.  Staff ordered him to cease his assault and he complied.  Responding staff restrained both inmates and removed them from the unit.  Both inmates were medically assessed and placed in the Special Housing Unit without further incident.  The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

An inmate on inmate assault occured in housing unit. During the lunch meal, an inmate assaulted another outside of food service starting several other fights, at least 10 inmates were sent to shu. A bus of new inmates arrived at 10pm, then a fight in r&d occured at least 3 inmates involved. No staff injuries were reported.

 

At approximately 11:25 a.m., Housing staff called for assistance upon observing an assault in a cell.  Specifically, staff observed one inmate striking another inmate in the head and body with a closed fist.  Staff ordered the inmate to cease his actions, in which he refused to comply.  Upon the arrival of responding staff, both inmates were ordered to separate, in which they complied.  Both inmates were restrained, medically assessed, and placed into different cells without further incident.  The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

At 12:40am the administration released about ten gang related members from SHU. The staff members knew it was not going to go well so the lieutenants were watching the cameras keeping an eye on rival gang members as they were released into the recreation yard. At 1:03 the rival gang members launched there assault. The tower officer fired four less lethal rounds and the altercation ended. Four inmates ended up with puncture wounds. There were no staff members reported injured. The institution was placed on lock down and the institution plans to send 40 of the gang members out on a bus and everything should reside to normal.

 

An Officer hit a body alarm in laundry because an inmate was being stabbed, staff respond. Another Officer hit a second body alarm in the food service for another inmate being stabbed, all staff respond.  These incidents are gang related and believes this is not over yet. No staff injuries were reported.

 

 

At approximately 8:50 PM, during a move from the recreation yard, staff were conducting random pat
searches on the inmates.  Upon searching an inmate  staff felt what appeared to be a homemade weapon in the inmate's right pocket.  At which time the inmate broke away from staff's control.  The inmate was immediately placed on the ground as additional
assistance was called. The Tower Officer activate the emergency announcement system and fired one concussion round from the Remington shotgun.  The inmate was placed in hand restraints as staff confiscated and secured a homemade weapon, approximately 8 ½ inch long, sharpened to a point.   The inmate was medically assessed and escorted to the Special Housing Unit, pending further investigation.

 

At approximately 3:36 p.m., staff called for assistance in a housing Unit upon observing an inmate striking another inmate to the upper body area with his fist.  Upon the arrival of responding staff, the inmates were separated and restrained.  Both inmates were removed from the holding cell, medically assessed, and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

** At 11:16 a.m., staff observed an inmate take a razor blade out of his mouth and began to slash his right arm. Staff ordered the inmate to cease his actions, in which he refused to comply. Staff radioed for assistance. Upon the arrival of responding staff, the cell door was ordered open. Staff attempted to secure the razor blade and restrain the inmate as he attempted to bite the Lieutenant in the leg and was grabbing at the Lieutenant's groin area.  Staff secured the weapon and restrained the inmate.  The inmate was moved to the medical treatment room for a medical assessment.  Upon being escorted back to a holding cell, the inmate attempted to break away from staff and was placed on the ground to gain control of his disruptive behavior.  The inmate was then escorted to the holding area without further incident. Psychology staff was notified for an assessment of the inmate. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

At approximately 5:38 p.m., staff called for assistance in a housing Unit upon observing two inmates involved in a physical altercation. Specifically, staff observed two inmates striking one another with their fists to the head and upper torso areas. Staff ordered both inmates to cease their actions, in which they complied. Upon the arrival of responding staff, both inmates were restrained, medically assessed, and escorted to the Special Housing Unit without further incident.

At approximately 11:55 a.m., a housing Unit Officer secured a cell due to detecting an odor of homemade intoxicants. An inmate then approached the officer and asked to allow him to get his jacket out of that cell, which was his assigned living quarters. The officer allowed the inmate into the cell to retrieve his coat and at this time inmate the inmate attempted to dispose of the intoxicants he had hidden inside his cell by pouring the liquid into the toilet. The officer gave the inmate a direct order to stop his actions. At this time, the inmate attempted to flee the cell, striking the officer with his left shoulder. As the officer began to place the inmate on the wall, they both fell to the floor. The inmate got to his feet and ran to the upper tier. The officer radioed for assistance and followed the inmate to the upper tier shower where he dumped the intoxicants and attempted to push past the officer again. The officer ordered the inmate to lie face down on the floor, in which he complied. Upon the arrival of responding staff, the inmate was restrained and escorted from the unit. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

At approximately 8:55 p.m., a housing Unit Officer called for compound to come to the Unit, due to observing an inmate with blood on his face and clothes. Staff arrived at the Unit and escorted the inmate from the Unit. At approximately 9:00 p.m., another Unit (different Unit) Officer called for compound to come over to his Unit upon observing two inmates bleeding from the head. As staff began to restrain inmate one of the inmates he started screaming and attempted to strike staff with a fist. Staff immediately placed the inmate to the ground, where he continued to resist. As staff were attempting to place the inmate in restraints, an unidentified inmate threw a plastic bowl from the top tier, striking staff. As the Lieutenant ordered the less-lethal munitions be brought to the unit, another inmate came running down the stairs and attempted to intervene. The inmate was immediately placed on the ground, where he continued to resist staff. Other inmates started to run down the upper tier towards the stairs in an attempt to get involved, but stopped when met with responding staff. As staff arrived with the Less Than Lethal munitions, the inmates started returning to their cells. At this time, an inmate exited his assigned cell, and refused to return. Staff approached him with the L8 and gave him several orders to return to his cell, in which he refused to comply. Staff then fired one ALS foam baton round, striking the inmate in the torso, in an attempt to gain his compliance. The inmate continued to refuse to return to his cell until a second and third round was discharged, also striking him in the torso. The remainder of the unit was secured without further incident. All inmates involved were restrained, medically assessed, and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

At approximately 3:45 p.m., an Offier called for assistance after observing two inmates involved in a physical altercation.  At approximately 4:30 p.m., a review of the security system was initiated.  Inmate #1 was observed initiating the altercation by striking inmate #2 with a Homemade weapon in front of a cell that was adjacent to the inmate telephones.  Inmate #2 was observed responding to the attack by pulling his own homemade weapon and striking inmate #1with the weapon.  Approximately, thirty seconds into the altercation, inmate #3, inmate #1 cell mate, was observed with another homemade
weapon striking inmate #2 in the back.  The altercation continued with all three inmates continuing to throw weapon strikes until responding staff entered the unit. All three inmates were observed returning to their cells. Subsequent physical examinations of the three inmates revealed inmate #2 suffered several puncture and lacerations to his head, neck chest and back.  Inmate #1 suffered a laceration to the right side of his neck.  Inmate #3 received no injury in the altercations. Inmate #2 was taken to Local Hospital for additional treatment

 

At approximately 2:59pm, during open movement, a staff member called for assistance in the main corridor when he observed inmate #1 and inmate #2 hitting each other with closed fists. Upon staff arrival, both inmates were separated, restrained and medical assessments accomplished.

At approximately 9:00 p.m., staff called for assistance in a housing Unit upon observing two inmates involved in a physical altercation. Specifically, staff observed two inmates striking one another with their fists to the head and upper torso areas. Staff ordered both inmates to cease their actions, in which they refused to comply. Upon the arrival of responding staff, both inmates were again ordered to cease their actions and get on the ground, in which they complied. Staff separated and restrained both inmates. Upon conducting a pat search of one of the inmates, staff discovered a combination lock attached to a belt. Both inmates were removed from the unit, medically assessed, and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

 

At approximately 11:30 a.m. there was a body
alarm hit in the housing unit There were two inmates housed in the same cell involved in a fight. Minor injuries were sustained by both inmates.  None of the responding staff were injured.

At approximately 3:20 p.m., staff radioed for assistance upon observing two inmates involved in a physical altercation in a cell of a housing Unit. Specifically, two inmates were observed striking one another in the head and upper torso area with their fists. Staff ordered both inmates to cease their actions in which they refused to comply. Upon the arrival of responding staff, both inmates had to be physically separated and placed on the ground to gain control of their disruptive behavior. Both inmates were restrained, medically assessed, and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. An investigation continues.

 

At 3:30p.m., a fight broke out with three inmates. The three inmates had weapons that left lotz of blood on the floor of the unit.  No injuries of staff were reported.

At 5:50 p.m., recreation staff radioed for assistance on the Recreation Yard upon observing an inmate being assaulted by two inmates. Specifically, They punched the first inmate repeatedly with their fists, to the head and upper torso area, knocking him to the ground and continuing their assault. The automated voice system was activated, ordering all inmates to get down on the ground. The inmates refused to comply with the order and continued their assault on the inmate. Perceiving a threat to responding staff and inmates, two Tower Officers fired a total of six ALS hard bang rounds from their less lethal 12 gauge shotguns. Upon the arrival of responding staff, the inmates involved had to be physically separated and placed on the ground to gain control of their disruptive behavior. All inmates were restrained and escorted from the Recreation yard.

**At 6:14 p.m. and in the exact same location, another inmate was assaulted by two additional inmates. Specifically in this incident, two inmates punched another inmate repeatedly to the head with their fists. The automated voice system was again activated, ordering all inmates to get down on the ground. Three Tower Officers fired a total of five ALS hard bang rounds to gain control of their disruptive behavior. Responding staff had to physically separate and place the inmates on the ground to gain control of their disruptive behavior. The inmates were restrained and escorted from the Recreation Yard. All inmates were medically assessed and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

At approximately 5:58 p.m. a Unit officer called for assistance upon observing an inmate staggering up the unit stairwell, bleeding from the right side of his face. Responding staff restrained the inmate and escorted him to Health Services for a medical assessment. The inmate smelled of a strong odor of intoxicants and refused staff orders to submit to a breathalyser. Video surveillance was reviewed and revealed that the inmate had been assaulted in another Unit building courtyard by two inmates. Specifically, the two inmates began striking the first inmate with their fists to the head and upper torso area. As the first inmate fell to the ground, they continued their assault by kicking him to the head and upper torso area. All of the inmates were medically assessed and placed into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and the investigation continues.

 

At approximately 7:00p.m., two inmates got into a
fight.  Both inmates were placed in SHU.  No injuries reported to Staff or inmates.

 

An inmate gang related disturbance occured. The Agency was forced to disburse gas cannisters in order to get this situation under control.  Multiple inmates were injured and had to be treated for injuries sustained in the disturbance.  Several staff responders were injured while responding.

 

 

At 6:00 a.m., two inmates began fighting with weapons.
A bloody shank was recovered at scene of the fight. No staff injuries were reported.

At approximately 9:18 p.m., the Camp Officer radioed for assistance upon observing two inmates striking one another in the head and upper torso with their fists. Upon the arrival of responding staff, the inmates ceased their disruptive behavior. Both inmates were restrained, medically assessed, and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. An investigation continues.

 

An inmate feigned a seizure, when the officer went to assist him, the inmate agressively attacked him and punched the officer in the face. The Inmate was then restrained and placed in the Special Housing Unit.

 

An Officer was assaulted by an inmate at approximately 6:10 p.m. The inmate would not follow programs. The inmate was placed in the Special Housing Unit.

At approximately 9:39 p.m., as staff conducted rounds on a range in the Special Housing Unit, they noticed a cell with the widow covered. Staff ordered the window to be uncovered, in which the inmates complied. As the window was being uncovered, they observed two inmates striking one another with their fists to the head and upper body area. Upon the arrival of responding staff, the inmates were ordered to cease their actions and submit to restraints, in which they complied. Both inmates were medically assessed and placed into different cells. An investigation continues.

 

An inmate on inmate fight with a weapon broke out. Inmates got into fight, and one of them was stabbed with a homemade weapon. This incident required outside medical attention. Unit or institution was not placed on lock down.

At approximately 9:47 a.m., staff in the Special Housing Unit announced a fight in a cell. Specifically, staff observed two inmates striking one another in the head and upper body areas with their closed fists. Both inmates were ordered to cease their disruptive behavior, in which they refused to comply. Upon the arrival of responding staff, the cell door was ordered open. Staff had to physically separate and place both inmates on the ground to gain control of their disruptive behavior. Both inmates were restrained, medically assessed, and placed into different cells without further incident. An investigation continues.

 

At approximately 8:14am, a fight between three inmates  broke out . One inmate was severely stabbed in the head, neck and both lungs and was sent out to a Trama Hospital. No staff injuries to report. U.S.P. Big Sandy is locked down, as of November 14, 2008.

 

**At  approximately 2:05am, a fight in a cell in SHU broke out.
The fist fight between 2 inmates was stopped by responding staff. No staff injuries to staff was reported.

At approximately 12:26 p.m., the Control Center announced staff needs assistance on the recreation yard. Specifically, staff observed an inmate assaulting another inmate by striking him in the facial area with his right fist. One inmate fell to the ground and inmate other inmate began striking him several times to the head and upper body with his left knee. Staff ordered inmate the to cease his actions in which he refused to comply. Two Tower Officers dispensed two ALS Hard Bang rounds each, perceiving a threat to the safety of responding staff and inmates. Responding staff placed both inmates on the ground. Both inmates were restrained, medically assessed, and placed into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

**At 5:30 p.m., the Control Center announced staff needs assistance on the recreation yard volleyball court. Specifically, staff observed two inmates striking one another in the face and head area with closed fists. The Tower Officer activated the automated voice annunciator, ordering the inmates to lay down on the ground, in which they refused to comply. Two Tower Officers dispensed a total of five ALS Hard Bang rounds, fearing for the safety of responding staff and inmates. As responding staff arrived, both inmates complied with staff orders to get on the ground. Both inmates were medically assessed and placed into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. An investigation continues.

 

At approximately 10:25 a.m., inmate #1 reported to an officer with what appeared to be numerous stab wounds.  A review of video surveillance revealed at 10:19 a.m., inmate #2 stabs inmate #1 with a homemade weapon on the stairwell.  Inmates #3, and #4 join inmate #2 and chase inmate #1 to the third floor  and continue to stab inmate #1 numerous times.  Inmate #1 was able to flee from the three assailants and alert the block officer.  Inmate #1 sustained numerous puncture wounds resulting in a punctured lung and was transported to a local hospital for further treatment.  An investigation continues.

 

At approxamently 7:05pm, there was a fist fight involving 2 inmates. One inmate was knocked out cold and possesed a
6" inch medal weapon (Knife). No staff injuries to report.

 

 

At approximately 6:20 p.m., while the Special Housing Unit staff was observing inmates on the recreation yard, an inmate threw an unknown liquid substance, striking the Officer in the upper left side shoulder and chest area of his body.  The inmate and the staff member were medically assessed. The inmate was placed in hand restraints, and will remain in the Special Housing Unit pending further investigation.

At approximately 6:55 p.m. an inmate, was escorted to the Special Housing Unit for the use of intoxicants. As staff began to place the inmate into the recreation cage, he turned toward staff in an aggressive manner. Specifically, the inmate lunged towards staff in an attempt to knock them down. The inmate was then taken to the ground by staff to gain control of his disruptive behavior. FBI was notified and the investigation continues.

 

FCI Pekin is on lockdown due to a gang related disturbance in three different areas of the institution on Nov 9.  No staff injuries are reported.  300-400 inmates involved in this disturbance. One inmate was reprted to be in ICU.

 

Two staff members were assaulted.  An inmate became disruptive and punched a female staff member, knocking her unconscious.  Another staff member responded, and he was also knocked unconscious by the inmate.  The inmate was then restrained by other staff.  Both staff were taken to the local hospital, treated and released. 

 

An officer observed two inmates fighting adjacent to the corridor steps. He announced the fight over the radio.  Soon after the fight was in progress 4 other inmates jointed in and all 5 inmates where kicking and punching the one inmate several times before staff
could respond and break up the fight. The 5 inmates are gang suspects. All inmates where taken to the institutional hospital for medical evaluation and then were taken to SHU.  No staff injuries were reported.

At approximately 12:06 p.m., the Control Center announced staff needs assistance near the outside of the Corridor entrance. Specifically, staff observed an inmate strike another inmate to the right side of the head with a fist. Responding staff separated and restrained the inmates. Both inmates were medically assessed and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

 

 

At approximately 11:08 a.m., staff in the Special Housing Unit heard noises consistent with a physical altercation coming from a cell on the range. Upon arrival at the cell staff observed two inmates grappling in the cell’s floor. SHU staff radioed for assistance. Specifically, staff observed one inmate on top of another inmate holding him down. Both inmates were ordered to cease their actions and submit to hand restraints, in which they refused to comply. Upon the arrival of additional staff, the cell door was opened. Staff had to physically separate both inmates. The inmates were restrained, medically assessed, and placed in separate cells without further incident. The FBI was notified and the investigation continues.

**At 11:25 a.m., staff in the Special Housing Unit radioed for assistance upon observing an inmate assaulting another inmate, in a cell on the range. Specifically, staff heard noises consistent with a physical altercation. Upon arrival to the cell staff observed an inmate on top of the other inmate striking him with his fists to the head and torso area. Both inmates were ordered to cease their actions, in which they refused to comply. Upon the arrival of additional staff, the cell door was opened. Staff had to physically each inmates. Both inmates were restrained, medically assessed, and placed in separate cells without further incident. The FBI was notified and the investigation continues.

 

 

**At 7:01 p.m., staff radioed for assistance in the  Corridor upon observing one inmate assault another inmate. Upon the arrival of responding staff, the inmates were separated and restrained without further incident. Both inmates were medically assessed and admitted to the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

An inmate brushed an officer because he refused to go through the metal detector. The officer hit his body alarm. No further incident were reported. The inmate was charged with minor assault.

 

At approximately 1:30  a fight broke out in the yard, it was reported by various staff member that approximately 15 inmates were involved. The fight was gang related. SIS locked up approximately  20-25 members of the gang that caused this fight.

 

At approximately 5:56 a.m., an Officer called for assistance after observing several inmates involved in an altercation on the first floor range.  The inmates quickly dissipated after given orders to cease their actions.  A review of video surveillance revealed inmate 1, entered a cell where inmate 2 was waiting, and they engaged in a fight.  As inmate 1 exited the cell, inmate 3, assaulted inmate 1 by tackling him and then punching and kicking him in the upper body.  Inmate 2 then exited the cell and began punching inmate 1 with a lock in his clinched hand.  Inmate 4 also attempted to participate in the assault by throwing punches in the direction of inmate 1.  Inmate 1 received minor bumps and bruises  Inmate 2 sustained five puncture wounds to the right leg, two puncture wounds to the left leg, one puncture wound to the left arm, and an abrasion on the abdomen.

 

 

 

 

At approximately 4:38 p.m., the an Officer called for assistance after observing inmate **** exiting a Block with blood on his head. Inmate **** was escorted to Medical Services by responding staff. Inmate **** admitted to assaulting inmate *****. Inmate **** sustained between fifty and sixty stab wounds to the back from the base of the neck, 5 to 6 stab wounds to the chest, multiple stab wounds to the abdomen, minor stab wounds to both upper arms, and a shallow puncture wound in the left temple area with a goose egg. Inmate **** was transported to a local hospital for further treatment.

 

At approximately 6:00 p.m., a housing Unit Officer called for assistance upon observing two inmates fighting. Specifically, the inmates were striking one another in the head and chest area with their fists. Upon the arrival of responding staff, both inmates were placed on the ground and restrained. As staff began to move one of the inmates, a homemade ice pick type weapon was discovered lying underneath him. A review of the video surveillance revealed one inmate chasing the other inmate and throwing a liquid substance on him. At this time, it appeared one of the inmates pulled a weapon from his waistband and both inmates began fighting. Both inmates were medically assessed and placed into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

At approximately 10:30am an inmate grabbed the chain that was attached to the OIC's keys as she was attempting to shut his food slot.  The OIC was able to break free but fell down on the floor. The officer was not injured.

 

The institution was locked down for several hours due to an institutional emergency in regards to the fight that happened on Tuesday 10-21-08. The ** and the ** wanted to know which inmate gave a weapon to the ** inmates on Tuesday’s assault. Staff rounded up a total of 21 inmates that were ID as ** and ** and escorted to R&D where they were stripped out and placed into restraints (martin chain,cuffs and leg irons) and interviewed by staff. After the interviews the institution was taken off lock down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

At approximately 9:01pm, Staff called for assistance on a Unit. Responding staff ran into an inmate refusing to be restrained, due to being intoxicated. While this was going on another inmate ran down the stairwell in the unit and began assaulting the unit officer with a weapon. An Officer was stabbed 5 times with the weapon by the inmate who ran back up the stairs after assaulting the Officer. The unit was finally locked down while the Officer was rushed to Medical Center. The Officer sustained two, 3 inch stab wounds to the head area and three stab wounds to the lung and back area. The Officer had Blood streaming from the head wounds and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. There were 3 inmates involved.  U.S.P. is locked down at the time.

 

Two staff were assaulted by inmates. One staff member was stabbed by what was described as a sharpened pexiglass type weapon approximately 15 times.  That staff member was airlifted from the insitution to an outside hospital.  The second staff member was punched with a closed fist and received minor injuries.  The institution was locked down pending investigation.

 

At 11:11 a.m.,  a large scale fight occurred on a housing unit range.  Responding staff were able to contain and control the situation.  Approximately 59 inmates were escorted to the Special Housing Unit without further incident. During the altercation a staff member was punched in the upper torso and received medical attention. The Institution was placed on lock-down to investigate the incident.

At 10:40 am 7 ** inmates were ordered to the compound from SHU. They did not want to go to the compound because they don’t get along with ** . Staff told Management not to release the inmates on the compound because there will be a fight between the gangs . Management released the inmates to the compound anyway. At around 12:00 pm the same day a body alarm was sounded in one of the housing units for a fight involving several inmates with weapons. One inmate was stabbed several times and needed medical attention the other inmates had minor injuries.

At approximately 11:25 a.m., an inmate, threw a cup of feces and urine on staff as they were feeding on a housing unit range, striking the staff member on the right leg. To avoid being assaulted again, the staff member backed away from the wicket, prior to it being secured. The inmate then threw feces and urine on the walls and floor of the range. Notifications were made and authorization was granted to assemble a Use of Force Team. Confrontational avoidance was successful. A medical assessment was conducted, and the door was secured without further incident. The investigation continues.

 

** Staff assault in the housing unit, no serious injuries were reported.

 

At 7:30 p.m. 4 staff were assaulted by inmates. Some inmates were able to break cell doors off of hinges in the Special Housing Unit they were then unsecure on SHU Ranges.  It was reported that the staff assaulted received minor injuries.  The institution remains on lockdown status. The inmates were also reported making gas suits out of mattresses in SHU.

 

Staff assault in SHU. The officer was thrown on.

 

At approximately 7:20 a.m., a Tower Officer observed four inmates, assaulting another inmate, with their fists on the recreation yard. The Tower Officer notified Control, via radio, and activated his bi-lingual warning annunciator, ordering inmates to the ground. The inmates disregarded the order and continued striking and kicking the one inmate with their boots. Fearing for the safety of responding staff and the inmate safety, the Tower Officer discharged two ALS Hard Bang and two Fin Stabilized rounds from his designated less lethal, Model 870, Remington, 12 gauge shotgun; however, the assault continued. The Tower Officer then discharged one 5.56 mm round from his M16A2 rifle, firing into the designated pit at the base of his tower. Responding staff separated and restrained the inmates without further incident. (Separate incident with different inmates, gang related) As staff were escorting the inmates from the recreation yard, a housing Unit Officer announced a fight in a Building courtyard. Specifically, two inmates were fighting with one another. Responding staff ordered them to cease and separate; however, they refused to comply. Both inmates were placed onto the ground and restraints were applied. All inmates were medically assessed and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

At approximately 11:10 pm when an Officer was attempting to house an inmate coming into the Unit from R&D. The inmate already housed in the cell did not want the new inmate coming from R&D placed in his cell. The Officer pulled the inmate out to talk to him and the inmate punched the Officer in the face and kept assaulting the Officer till responding staff was able to arrive (next door unit officer eliminated 10pm to 6:00am), one of the responding staff members who responded received an injury to his elbow. The Unit Officer sustained minor injuries to both hands, forearm, and chest area. A responding Lieutenant involved in the incident also experienced some numbness in his shoulder.

 

At approximately 4:55am, an inmate grabbed medical staff's arm while he was receiving medical care.  The Unit officer had to forcefully remove the inmate's hand from the staff memeber's arm.  The staff member or the inmate were not injured.

 

** At approximately 11:00am, another medical staff member was punched in the face while trying to break up an altercation between two inmates.  The medical staff or inmates were not injured.

 

On evening watch an inmate was assaulted with a weapon receiving stab wounds.  Management locked down that Block only.

 

A serious fight  broke out involving 6-7 inmates who were believed to have assaulted one inmate. The inmate went to the hospital for his injuries.

 

An officer was one of three staff members that were escorting an inmate from his cell to the recreation area of the SHU. As the inmate came out of the cell he head butted the officer in the face and kicked another staff member in the groin area. The third staff member managed to gain some control, and the inmate was put back in his cell.  The officer  sustained a fractured nose and deviated septum.

 

A fight occurred during the evening watch, involving
15-20 inmates.  Homemade weapons were involved, requiring one inmate to be taken to the outside hospital by ambulance for treatment due to stab wounds.  The institution locked down until approximately 12:30 pm 10-16-08. 

 

At approximately 3:45pm an inmate in lockup broke his cell door window while the OIC was standing in front of it, cutting the officer in the face with flying glass.

 

An inmate on inmate fight broke out. Reports show that it was a racial related fight. The inmates were placed in Special Housing Unit with no further incident. 

 

 

At 8:00 pm an inmate assaulted a staff member while exiting his housing unit. The officer was doing random shake downs in the unit and took nuisance contraband from the inmates cell. The inmate was upset that the officer took his unauthorized items from his cell. When the 10 minute move was announced the inmate pushed the staff member when he was exiting the unit. The staff member hit his body alarm and staff responded and cuffed the inmate. The inmate was brought to the lieutenants office and the officer wrote a 200 series incident report on the inmate. But due to overcrowding in SHU the inmate was released back to the same unit that he had assaulted the staff member in from the LT’s office. The union did not know about this incident until Tuesday,OCT 14^th 2008. When we spoke to the Captain about this he stated that he did not know that a staff member was assaulted. He then had the inmate that assaulted the staff member placed in SHU.

 

 

 

At approximately 9:15 a.m., an inmate, had the a unit range observation cell’s windows and walls covered in sheets of paper. Staff ordered the inmate to remove the paper from the cell windows and walls. He refused to comply with staff orders. Staff ordered the inmate to step to the cell door to submit to hand restraints in which he refused to comply. At this time, the inmate displayed a urinal and threatened to throw urine on staff. Due to his disruptive behavior, notifications were made and authorization was granted to assemble a calculated Use of Force Team. Confrontational avoidance was initiated and proved unsuccessful. The inmate was given a final order to submit to restraints in which he complied.

 

 

At 12:20 pm, the Control Center announced an inmate fight in the paint shop area. Specifically, facilities staff observed two inmates in a physical altercation. Responding, the staff immediately contained and isolated the incident. Both inmates were separated, restrained, and escorted to the Lieutenant's office. Health Services staff conducted medical assessments on both inmates. The first inmate was treated for a 2" laceration to the right cheek, a minor laceration to the forehead, and minor abrasions throughout the body. The other inmate was treated for a minor laceration to the back of the left hand, and a superficial laceration to the left forearm. There were no staff injuries reported during the incident. Both inmates were placed in the Special Housing Unit. An investigation is on-going. The FBI has been notified.

 

At approximately 8:15 a.m., a food service staff member activated his body alarm when inmate ****, attempted to strike him in his face.  When the staff memeber attempted to place some distance between him and inmate ****,  the inmate lunged towards him and grasped his jacket.  Responding staff were able to place inmate **** on the floor with no further incident.  No injuries were sustained by either staff or inmate ****.

 

 One inmate was stabbed and has a severed liver and was
Airlifted to a trauma Hospital. No Staff injuries to report. Also 3 Gangs squared off in the middle of this in Food Service but was stopped by responding staff.

From interviews thus far, an inmate owed a $15 gambling debt. Inmate was approached by another inmate and was told that if the debt was not paid, they were going to stab the inmate that owed the money.  The inmate said he paid the $15 already to avoid any drama. Later that evening, the inmate who owed the debt, went to the other inmates and confronted them about the threat and cursed them out.  Stating "you guys were going to run some steel for a $15.00 debt". (obviously in a
disrespectful manner) At approximately 12:00 p.m., inmates approached inmate in aUnit, and confronted him about what he said to the inmate who owed the debt.  Inmate said that the inmate who did most of the speaking for ** was armed
with a homemade weapon.  The inmate stated he told them he advised the inmate to stop gambling, he and the inmate then started fighting, and that is when other inmates joined the fight using fists and broom handles.

Later, at approximately 12:32 p.m., several inmates began
fighting with weapons in a Unit.  The inmates involved in this incident, are from the initial incident earlier.  At this time all inmates have been returned to there units, the institution
remains on lock down, SIS staff are conducting key interviews with targeted inmates. Only one inmate sustained injuries requiring outside medical attention, and he has been transported to an outside medical facility for treatment of the non life threatening injuries.  There were no staff
injuries reported at this time.

 

At approximately 5:50pm,  a fight involving 4 inmates broke out. One inmate was bitten in the ear and received medical attention. No other serious injuries are reported.

 

At approximately 5:38 a.m., the J-Block Officer heard noises coming from the third floor of the block.  Upon investigating, the block officer observed inmates ****, and ****, throwing closed fist punches at one another.  Inmate **** initially refused all orders, continuing to punch inmate **** and knocking him to the floor.  Inmate **** then began to kick inmate **** in the head and upper torso.  Upon the arrival of additional staff, inmate **** ceased his actions.    Inmate **** was found to have sustained swelling and several abrasions to the head, 2 half inch laceration to the scalp, a laceration to the bridge of the nose, and laceration to the left hand which required 11 stitches.  There was a weapons involved(Batteries in sock and razor).

 

An institution was placed locked down following the completion of the 4PM count.  Earlier in the week, we had received a bus load of inmates.  Several of them were placed on the compound.  We had problems in the past with the ** and **.  Throughout the day on Saturday, all of the other inmates on the compound requested protective custody.  As a result, the administration decided to lockdown the USP as a precaution.  The lockdown was lifted Monday.

 

 

 

An inmate was seriously assaulted in USP SHU. The  inmate was taken to local hospital for treatment of a broken jaw and other various injuries. 

 

A staff member was assaulted by an inmate without a weapon, after the inmate refused a order to pick up a food tray. There were no injuries to the staff member reported.

 

A staff member was assaulted by an imate placed in SHU. The inmate spit on and kicked the officer.

 

Medical Emergency sent to a Unit where an Inmate was unresponsive on his toilet with vomit on his shirt. Medical assessed in HSU and stated it was possibly narcotics related. A search of his cell was conducted and revealed a Syringe and a homemade pipe.The Inmate was placed in the special housing unit for possession of narcotics. 

 

An incident occurred just after the Housing Unit had been toured. This shows that we should have never let the Inmate Population up from the Saturday incident. The inmates are retaliating from the Saturday rival between other gang inmates. Institution placed back on lockdown.

 

An incident involving two inmates has resulted in the death of one of the pair. A news release from the prison states that staff responded to an incident between two inmates at approximately 10:21 a.m. and immediately separated the two inmates. The injured inmate was immediately transported to Lee Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at approximately 11:51 a.m. No staff were injured during the incident. The institution was placed in lockdown status as a result of the incident.

 

At approximately 1:00 p.m., inmate **** was observed in a block in a stairway in a fighting stance; with a padlock tied to a torn sheet in his hand.  Staff called for assistance and inmate **** was restrained.  Video surveillance revealed inmate **** assaulted inmate ****, and inmate **** with the homemade weapon and closed fists.  The inmate who committed the assault was out of SHU approximately 3 minutes.

 

 

At 8:00a.m., an inmate was placed in SHU for interfering with a staff member in the performance of duties.   

 

** 2:15p.m. an inmate was placed in Special Housing for possession of intoxicants, refusing orders, and attempted assault.

 

 

 

Two Inmates were in possession of  weapons. The Inmates were placed in special housing unit with no further incident.  

 

At approximately  9:00 a.m., inmate ****was escorted into the Lieutenant’s Office after refusing to be pat-searched in a Corridor.  Once in the Lieutenant’s Office, inmate **** took an aggressive stance, threw his coat and lunged at the Lieutenant.  Inmate **** was then placed on the ground by responding staff and escorted to the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The Lieutenant sustained soreness to his left shoulder and the inmate did not sustain any injuries..

 

At  7:05 p.m.,  an inmate was placed in SHU for possession of a weapon.  

 

** At 7:31p.m., a fight was announced on the Recreation Yard. Eight inmates were locked up due to the altercation.

 

**7:48 PM a fight was announced on Recreation Yard. Two inmates were locked up due to the altercation.

 

**7:58 PM a Fight was announced in a unit by a unit officer. Two inmates were locked up due to the altercation. One staff member injured during response from Training Center. An ambulance was called for the inmate.

 

 

        

 

At approximately 7:10 a.m. staff approached a cell in the Special housing Unit (SHU) occupied by an inmate to retrieve the breakfast food trays. Upon opening the tray slot the inmate threw his trays out of the slot striking an officer in the left foot. The inmate then became verbally aggressive stating: "You stupid cracker." Staff secured the tray slot without further incident.

 

At approximately 7:56 pm, the Tower Officer called for assistance due to observing six inmates, involved in a physical confrontation on the recreation yard. The Tower Officer activated the automated voice annunciator ordering the inmates to get on the ground. The inmates refused the warning, and two Towers subsequently fired three ALS hard bang rounds, causing the inmates to lay on the ground. Responding staff restrained all involved inmates and escorted them to Administrative Detention. All inmates were medically assessed.

 

At 9:30p.m., an Inmate was sent to SHU for insolence towards staff,, stealing government property, and possession of gambling paraphernalia.

At approximately 7:08pm, a unit officer announced a fight in front of his unit. He observed three inmates involved in a fight. Two inmates were holding another inmate by his shirt and striking him with his closed fist in the chest and stomach area. The one inmate was striking back with both left and right closed fists. Responding staff arrived, the inmates were separated and placed on the ground. As one inmate was being placed on the ground, staff saw him with a metal weapon approximately 4 inches in length. The weapon was secured, inmates restrained and escorted to medical. One inmate was taken to medical where a piece of metal was in his abdomen. The other was taken to an outside hospital to remove the metal object and kept for observation. The other inmates were medically assessed and placed in Special Housing. An investigation continues.

At 3:24 p.m., staff called for assistance upon observing an assault in the common area of a housing Unit. Specifically, staff observed two inmates, striking another inmate, with their fists to the head and body. Staff ordered the inmates to cease their behavior, in which they complied. Upon the arrival of responding staff, the inmates were restrained, medically assessed, and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

 

 

 

 

At approximately 10:20 a.m. a Tower  officer observed an assault on the recreation yard, he activated the verbal warning system and the inmates did not respond, he fired 2 blast dispersion rounds over the area and they continued to assault the inmate. He then fired 1 fin stabilizer into the area,the inmates stopped assaulting the inmate and lay down on the ground. No weapons were found on the scene. No staff injuries. While staff were responding to this incident, in corridor * inmate ** became verbally aggressive towards staff while being interviewed in Psychology. He left the area and became insolent towards responding staff. Staff observed him being insolent towards staff and he was ordered to get on the wall to be cuffed, resistance occurred and the inmate was placed on the floor to regain control. As staff were now splitting up to respond to the corridor * incident, a body alarm activation occurred in one of the housing units. Now staff are running in 3 directions. Thankfully the body alarm was false. 

 

Institution is on lock down. At the Friday meal some inmates refused to put their trays up and depart the chow hall. The inmates expressed discontent as the Warden made comments about how long the feeding was taking for certain participants in SHU.

 

 

Two staff members were assaulted in SHU.  Both were spit on by separate inmates. 

At approximately 9:30 a.m., an inmate was ordered to submit to restraints in order to receive a cell mate, in which he refused to comply. At 11:30 a.m., the inmate was ordered once again to submit to restraints, in which he refused to comply. Notifications were made and authorization was granted for a calculated use of force team. At 1:20 p.m., confrontation avoidance was initiated; however, was unsuccessful. The inmate then covered his window and broke the sprinkler head in his cell as the #1 Camera man arrived. Upon the arrival of the use of force team, the inmate was ordered to submit to restraints, in which he refused to comply. The inmate then blocked the tray slot with his mattress. Less than lethal munitions were used to gain compliance of the inmate who was removed from the cell, medically assessed, and decontaminated due to the use of chemical agents. The inmate was placed into a housing range Observation cell and placed into ambulatory restraints without further incident. The use of force concluded at 1:56 p.m. No staff injuries were reported. 

 

A fight on USP compound involving two inmates without weapons.  No serious injuries were noted.

 

A fight broke out with two inmates involved, no weapons.  These inmates were fighting over a loaf of bread stolen from food service.

 

Institution was just removed from lockdown status when at approximately 7:10 am there was an assault on an inmate.  
He was assaulted by 3 other inmates. 5 staff members were called in to subdue the inmates. Unfortunately, these staff were injured in the process. Institution was placed back on lockdown.

At approximately 3:29 p.m., an Officer responded to a duress alarm in a cell in the Unit. As staff approached the cell, a noise was heard consistent with someone fighting. An inmate, was standing with his shoulder to the cell door to prevent staff from having a clear view into the cell. Staff radioed for assistance and secured the cell door upon witnessing three inmates, fighting with one another in the cell. Upon the arrival of responding staff, the inmates ceased their behavior. The inmates were restrained, medically assessed, and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. An investigation continues.

 

In the Mental Health lock unit, an Inmate assaulted a staff member during his cell rotation, no staff injuries was reported.  The inmate was placed in four point restraints and received injuries to his hand and foot.

 

A fight on USP Recreation Yard, involving three inmates w/weapons (two inmates attacked the other inmate).  One inmate  was treated for stab wounds at institution hospital.

 

A fight broke out. Two inmates involved, no weapons. Supposedly a lovers quarrel.

 

At approximately 3:00 p.m., in the Recreation Slot, staff observed inmates **** and inmate ***** strike inmate ****, with closed fists to the face and torso area.  Staff responded, separated, and escorted the inmates to Health Services for medical assessments.   
 

 

At 3:41p.m., a fight was announced by the unit officer with weapons involved. The inmates were places in SHU for fighting with weapons.

 

Institution placed on lockdown at 4:00 PM, after a report of a fight and a possible escalation between to different groups.   

 

At approximately 1:00 p.m., a tower officer called for assistance upon observing inmate **** and inmate **** in an altercation with closed fists. Both inmates were separated, escorted to SHU and medical assessments accomplished. Inmates were treated for their injuries, and both inmates were placed in administrative detention without further incident.

 

At 2:40p.m., a fight was announced with weapons involved. Five inmates were sent to SHU for fighting. Some of the inmates suffered from minor cuts. No staff injuries were reported.

 

**At 12:07 pm a fight was announced in the *** corridor. 4 inmates attacked another inmate knocking him to the floor and stomping on him.

 

**At 12:19 pm another fight broke out where at least 14 inmates were involved.

 

**At 12:40 pm fight announced where 4 inmates were against 2 others, weapons were involved. Fight believed to be in relation to earlier incidents.

 

** At 12:42 pm another fight broke out, this time 4 inmates on 1. Weapons were involved. Fight believed to be in relation to all above incidents as well. Institution FINALLY placed on lockdown status.

 

** At 5:57 pm a body alarm sounded for a cell fight with a weapon. Possibly related to all other incidents above.

 

 

 

At 12:01p.m., a fight was announced on rec. yard. Two inmates were sent to SHU for fighting. No staff injuries were reported.

 

**At 1:54p.m., Inmate assault on another inmate was announced.

 

**At 2:35p.m., the inmates were sent to SHU for fighting. 

 

**At 4:45p.m. the inmate was removed from cell in special housing and placed on suicide watch. The Inmate had a 6 inch homemade weapon sharpened to a point at his throat.

 

 

At approximately 9:01 PM, a Unit officer activated his body alarm after he observed inmate *****, run out of the shower and assault inmate *****, by striking him in the upper torso area with closed fist. Responding staff separated the inmates and placed them in hand restraints. The inmates were medically assessed, and escorted to the Special Housing Unit, pending further investigation. 

 

 

At approximately 11:43 AM, the control center announced “officer needs assistance on *-Block”. As the Lieutenant arrived on site, he observed two inmates engaged in a mutual altercation with each other, as the Lieutenat got closer he observed an inmate with a weapon on his hand. Inmate **** and inmate **** were given orders to stop fighting but they both refused. Since a weapon was observed and both inmates refused staff orders to stop a two second burst of OC was dispersed. After the OC was dispersed both inmates were separated and both were taken to health services for a medical assessment and decontamination. An officer received a cut to his right thumb, he was seen by the on duty PA and was sent to the outside hospital for further treatment.

 

** 8:16 am, An inmate was found in a housing unit with stab wounds.

 

**8:21 am, A fight was announced in Recreation. Several inmates and weapons were involved.

 

**6:48 pm, A fight was announced on softball field. Several inmates were assaulted. One assaulted with a weapon.

 

At 11:05a.m.,a fight was announced. Two inmates were placed in SHU for fighting.

 

 

 

At 3:50p.m.,a fight broke out. The inmate that was fighting and assaulted the staff was placed in soft ambulatory restraints a placed in SHU.  

 

** At 10:35p.m.,a fight broke out in the special housing unit between two inmates.

 

At approximately 5:30 pm, an Officer was confronted by an intoxicated inmate who was holding a 8" shank. The inmate refused to give up his liquor. The institution was placed on lockdown, however, the next day inmates were released.

 

 

 

At approximately 8:05 a.m., the SHU Recreation Officer called for assistance upon observing an assault taking place. Specifically, staff observed inmates ***** and ***** strike inmate ****** with closed fist punches, causing inmate **** to fall to the ground. Once on the ground, inmates **** began kicking inmate **** about the head and facial area. Staff ordered the inmates to stop and submit to restraints, which they complied without further incident. Inmate **** was examined by medical and treated for minor injuries such as lacerations, and hematomas to the head, and facial area.

 

**At approximately 12:10 p.m., during the lunch meal,  staff observed inmate **** strike inmate **** with a closed fist in the back of the head. Staff responded, separated, and escorted both inmates to Health Services for medical assessments. Inmate **** and inmate **** were medically assessed and it was discovered they both did not sustain any injuries and were escorted to the Special Housing Unit without further incident.

**At approximately 5:10 p.m., during the Evening meal,  staff observed inmate **** strike inmate **** over the back of the head with a Walking Cane. Staff responded, separated, and escorted both inmates to Health Services for medical assessments. Inmate **** was medically assessed and it was discovered he had a laceration to the back of his head. Inmate **** did not sustain any injuries and they were both escorted to the Special Housing Unit without further incident.

 

** At 9:50 pm, A body alarm sounded, an inmate became disruptive and destroyed several inmate computers with a broom handle because he was mad at an officer.

 

At approximately 5:15 p.m, while making rounds on a range in the Special Housing Unit, inmate **** in cell *****, was banging on the door, stating he and his cell mate, **** got into a fight.  Inmate *** was observed with bruising on the right eye.  Both inmates were placed in hand restraints and separated without further incident.

 

Shortly after 4:00PM, an inmate was stabbed with a pencil, about 3-1/2 to 4 inches of the pencil was broken off inside his left calf. 5 to 6 inmates where locked up over the incident and lockdown was only implemented during the regular count time.

At approximately 8:00 a.m., staff observed seven to eight drops of blood in the secure corridor near UNICOR. A review of recorded video surveillance revealed at 7:49 a.m., two inmates assaulted another inmate. Specifically, two inmates began striking another inmate with their fists to his head and upper torso area. All three inmates were removed from their assigned housing units, medically assessed, and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

**At 3:56 p.m., staff called for assistance in a Unit upon observing an inmate strike another inmate, three times with closed fists to the face and upper torso. The inmate being assaulted ran from the other. Staff grabbed the inmate doing the assaulting around the waist and pushed him back down the range away from the other inmate. Staff ordered the inmates to cease their actions, in which they complied. Upon the arrival of responding staff, the inmates were separated and restrained. Both inmates were medically assessed and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

***At 7:11 p.m., staff called for assistance in a housing unit upon observing an inmate striking another inmate in the upper body repeatedly with a homemade weapon. Upon the arrival of responding staff, staff had to physically separate the two inmates taking one to the floor and placing the other on the wall. Both inmates were medically assessed and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

At approximately 7:20 p.m., a tower Officer observed inmate **** strike inmate ****. Both inmates had closed fists and were hitting each other in the face and torso area.  As staff approached, inmate **** ran into a crowd of inmates.  Responding staff secured inmate ****, and the recreation yard was cleared of all inmates.  Inmate**** was identified by recreation staff and he was taken to Health Services for assessment.  Inmate **** sustained a minor abrasion to the temple area, and a minor laceration to the nose. Inmate **** sustained no injuries.  Both inmates were placed in the Special Housing Unit pending further investigation.

 

At 9:56 pm, an assistance call came thru, there was a fight with weapons, 3 inmates involved in the fight.

 

 

 

 

At 12:25a.m., an Inmate assaulted SHU staff.

 

**At 6:15 pm, An officer called for assistance due to a disruptive/ threatening inmate.

 

**At 10:00 pm, An assistance call made to a unit for a fight with weapons.

 

At approximately 1:27 p.m., An Officer observed inmate **** strike inmate **** with closed fists in the face and torso area.  The officer called for additional staff and both inmates were restrained and removed from the corridor area. Both inmates were medically assessed and it was discovered Inmate **** sustained a laceration to his left pointer finger, treated for his injury and placed in the Special Housing Unit without incident.  Inmate  **** did not sustain any injuries and was placed in the Special Housing Unit without further incident.

 

An inmate in special housing threw a large amount of feces on two officers when handing out clothing. The officers where covered form the Hair to feet in the mess.

 

At 2:35pm.m, an Inmate was sent the to Special Housing Unit for threatening Staff.

 

 

**At 2:47 p.m., while SHU staff exchanged laundry in the Special Housing Unit, staff observed inmates striking one another to the head and upper torso area with their fists. Staff immediately activated their body alarm and announced a fight in the Special Housing Unit. Upon the arrival of sufficient staff, the cell door was opened. Responding staff had to physically separate and restrain both inmates. Both inmates were medically assessed and placed into separate cells without further incident. An investigation continues.

 

At 5:53p.m., a fight was announced in the food service area. Two inmates were sent to SHU for fighting.

 

**AT 6:25p.m., two more inmates were sent to SHU for Fighting.

 

**At 12:55 p.m., as staff conducted rounds in Special Housing Unit, they approached a cell, which was occupied by an inmate. Staff observed the inmate take a razor blade and cut his left forearm. The inmate was bleeding from the self inflicted wound. Staff ordered the inmate to relinquish the razor blade and submit to hand restraints. He complied and was escorted to the SHU medical observation room. Medical and Psychology staff were immediately notified. The inmate was medically assessed and treated for his injuries.

***At 6:13 p.m., the Tower Officer called for assistance upon observing an assault on the recreation yard. Specifically, staff observed several unidentified inmates assaulting another inmate in the face, head, and upper body area. The Tower Officer activated the bi-lingual annunciator ordering the inmates to the ground; however, the inmates disregarded the order and continued to assault the inmate who was later identified. Fearing for the safety of responding staff and inmates, the two Tower Officers each fired one ALS hard bang round from their designated less lethal Remington Model 870, 12 gauge shotguns. At this time, some of the unidentified inmates disappeared into the crowd. Upon the arrival of responding staff, the inmates involved were identified, restrained, medically assessed, and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

At 12:48 pm, Staff assistance call in Health Services for a disruptive inmate.

 

 

At approximately 6:15 a.m., a Officer observed inmate **** with injuries to his head and face. The inmate was escorted to Health Services while the remaining inmates in the Block were locked down.  Video surveillance revealed inmate ****, and inmate **** engaged in a fight on the second floor ot the block.  Inmate **** did not sustain any visible injuries and inmate **** sustained two small lacerations to his left eye, contusions to his head, face, and jaw, as well as abrasions to his knees and chest, requiring outside medical treatment.

 

 

At 1:09p.m., An inmate was sent to the Special Housing Unit for being in a unauthorized area with a person of the opposite sex without permission.

 

 

 

At 1:15 pm, An inmates assault victim was found with blood/injuries. Inmate medically accessed and sent to SHU.

 

 

 

**At 7:15 p.m., staff called for assistance due to physical altercation on the a Housing Unit stairwell outside of the unit. Staff observed an inmates striking another inmate, in the head and upper body with his fists. Upon the arrival of responding staff, the inmates were separated and restrained without incident. Both inmates were medically assessed and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. An investigation continues.

 

At 6:55pm,  One inmate was assaulted by 4 other inmates, they kicked inmate to ground, the repeatedly stomped on him.

 

At 8:55a.m., A fight was announced on the recreation yard. Inmates were fighting with weapons.

 

At 8:13 pm, an inmate was sent to SHU for threatening staff.

 

At 10:10a.m.,An Inmate from was sent to Special Housing Unit for stalking a female officer.

 

At approximately 2:46 p.m., staff called for assistance upon observing a fight on the recreation yard at the basketball court. Specifically, staff observed two unidentified inmates engaged in a physical altercation. Specifically, both inmates were striking one another in the face, head, and upper bodies with their fists. One inmate had a lock attached to a belt, swinging it at the other inmate. The Tower Officer activated the bi-lingual annunciator, ordering inmates to the ground; however, the inmates continued to fight. Fearing for the safety of responding staff, the Tower Officers fired four hard bang rounds, from their designated less lethal shotguns. The two inmates fell to the ground and continued to grapple with one another until responding staff arrived. Both inmates were separated, restrained, and medically assessed. After further review of the closed circuit video surveillance, the inmates were identified. Both inmates were admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. An investigation continues.

 

At 9:44a.m., An Inmate was sent to the Special Housing Unit for Attempted Assault on Staff.

 

At approximately 6:28 p.m., staff responded to a call for a fight after another Officer observed inmates ****, and inmate **** in a physical altercation. ATower officer activated the Emergency Announcement System, then discharge one (1) T-471 magnum Ultra Flash Stun Munition at the north base of the Tower, which provided the desired effect. All inmates went to the ground and the incident was concluded without further incident. Medical  conducted  assessments and treated inmate *****, for superficial abrasions to left & right elbows, knees. ****for superficial abrasions to left & right elbows, knees and swelling to right hand. Both inmates were placed in administrative detention without further incident.

 

At 1:24a.m., There were twenty one inmates from the bus that refused to come out of the holding cell.  The captain was then called and the twenty one inmates from the bus was complied to hand restraints . Seven of them were escorted to SHU and fourteen were escorted to regualr holding cells.

** At 9:30p.m., an inmate was sent to SHU for threating an officer.

 

At 3:37 p.m. a unit Officer responded to a duress alarm in a cell. Upon arriving at the cell the officer observed two inmates assaulting another inmate, by striking him with closed fists to the head and upper body area. Responding staff separated and restrained the inmates and escorted them to medical, where they were medically assessed. The inmate also identified another inmate, as being involved in the assault. A review of the video surveillance identified an additional inmate who silenced the inmate duress alarm from the main panel. The inmates were placed into Administrative Detention and the FBI was notified.

 

At approximately 9:30 PM a DAP staff member working overtime as the E/W officer in a housing unit was jumped from behind by an inmate while attempting to enter the officer's office. He was punched twice in the face breaking an eye socket in two places and chipping a tooth. The staff member attempted to summon assistance but his radio/body alarm battery was dead. The inmate ran back upstairs after the assault. The staff member managed to go out in the main corridor where a Lt. finally noticed him in distress. The staff was taken to the outside hospital where he was treated and released at about 2 AM. The institution was NOT placed in lockdown as a result.

 

At 9:15p.m., A fight was announced in Special housing with

weapons involved between two inmates

At approximately 6:25 p.m., staff called for assistance upon observing a fight on the recreation yard at the volleyball court. Specifically, staff observed two inmates, striking one another in the face, head, and upper bodies with their fists. The Tower Officer activated the bi-lingual annunciator, ordering inmates to the ground; however, both inmates continued to fight. Fearing for the safety of responding staff, the Tower officers fired two ALS hard bang rounds from their designated less lethal shotguns. Both inmates then fell to the ground and continued to grapple with one another until responding staff arrived. Both inmates were separated, restrained, and medically assessed. Both inmates were admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. An investigation continues.

 

At 12:53 pm, A body alarm sounded for a fight. 1 inmate was assaulted by several others. 2 staff members were assaulted (punched) as they responded to the incident.

 

At approximately 6:23 p.m, the compound officer observed several unidentified inmates fighting with another inmate in front of the commissary. A Tower officer activated the emergency announcement system, instructing the inmates to get on the ground and fired one concussion round from the shot gun.  As responding staff arrived inmate *** was observed lying on the ground with multiple puncture wounds to his back area. The inmate was placed in hand restraints, medically assessed and escorted to the Special Housing Unit, pending further investigation.

 

At approximately 8:20 p.m., two inmates, broke the fire suppression system within their assigned cell, in the Special Housing Unit. Due to their disruptive behavior, their cell and a portion of the range was flooded. Notifications were made and authorization given to assemble a calculated use of force team. Additionally, a tee shirt was placed over the inside of the cell door window, denying staff the opportunity to visually determine the status of either inmate. Confrontation avoidance was initiated and was successful. The inmates removed the tee shirt from the window. Staff observed both inmates huddled together in the cell’s shower along with their personal property. Both inmates submitted to restraints, removed from the cell, and placed into ambulatory restraints to stop their disruptive behavior. The inmates were placed into a cell without further incident. The investigation continues.

 

**At 9:43 am, an assistance call came thru for 2 inmates fighting in visiting room.

 

**At 6:55 pm, A body alarm sounded in a unit for disruptive/ threatening inmate.

 

** At 11:23 am, A fight broke out with weapons in ***** corridor with 4 inmates involved.

 

**At 8:34 pm, Assistance call came thru for a cell fight in SHU.

 

**At 10:55 pm, 2 inmates sent to SHU for assaulting a third inmate.

 

**At 11:56 am, An inmate was stabbed by another inmate.

 

**At 2:25 pm, Assistance call made in a unit or a disruptive inmate.

 

**At 3:15 pm, A large fight broke out on the Rec yard, 10 inmates were sent to SHU.

 

An Officer was conducting PM census in housing unit, the officer advised an inmate to get off the phone. As he was walking and talking to that inmate, the inmate suddenly moved and attacked him with his fists. The officer activated the body alarm. Another staff member heard the commotion and called for assistance. Two other inmates in the meantime attacked the officer, there is a possibility that a fourth signaled the inmates.

 

**At approximately 7:05 p.m., a Tower Officer observed three inmates grappling with one another in the court yard. Two of the inmates assaulted another inmate hitting him on the upper body and head area with closed fists. The Tower Officer activated his bi-lingual warning annunciator ordering the inmates to the ground; however, both inmates refused to comply and continued fighting. Fearing the safety of responding staff and inmates, the Tower Officer used his designated less lethal, firing two ALS hard bang rounds. Both inmates separated and laid down on the ground. Both inmates were restrained, medically assessed, and admitted into Special Housing without further incident.

 

At approximately 6:50 p.m., as a housing unit Officer was conducting rounds, he observed the door window of a cell was covered with card board. The officer opened the door and observed an inmate, sitting on his toilet, attempting to look away. The inmate was observed to have injuries to his head and facial area. A call for assistance was announced. Upon the arrival of responding staff, the inmate was escorted to Health Services for a medical assessment and admitted into the Special Housing Unit. The unit was secured and upper body searches were initiated with negative results.  An investigation continues.

 

At approximately 5:28pm. An officer called on the radio that there was a fight in the hallway close to the commissary. Three inmates assaulted one inmate with closed fists. Staff responded and were able to take control of the fight. All four inmates were restrained and taken to the institution hospital and then to SHU. No staff were injured.

 

At approximately 8:00 pm, an Officer was doing his 30 min checks in the CMU unit on an inmate. Upon arriving at the cell the inmate had blocked the front of his cell with his mattress. When the officer pushed the mattress out of the way to see the inmate, the inmate through a cup of liquid at the officer. The liquid hit the officer on the right arm and  upper torso. The lieutenant was notified. The officer went to the institution hospital. Nothing was done with the inmate and nothing was taken from the inmate.

 

An officer was making rounds and went inside a cell performing a cell search. The officer was attacked by an inmate who was intoxicated. The officer was able to get outside the cell. Once outside another inmate joined in the attack of the Officer. Both inmates were able to get the Officer on the ground. The inmates were able to gain control of the Officers handcuffs and began hitting the Officer in the head with the handcuffs.  A responding Officer who was in the unit next to the incident was the first to respond. The Officer was able to tackle one of the inmates. That inmate then was able to kick that Officer in the head.  Additional responding staff  were able to subdue both inmates who were intoxicated. The first Officer who was working in the unit where the incident occurred sustained a broken eye socket. This Officer also had staples placed on his head. The second Officer that additionally responded sustained a concussion.

 

At 8:30 p.m., an inmate was observed by staff, ripping up his bed sheet into strips in his assigned cell in the Special Housing Unit. The inmate tied one end of the cloth strip around his cell’s fire suppression system, forcibly pulling the strip, causing the fire suppression system to break, flooding his cell, and the range. Notifications were made and authorization was given to assemble a calculated use of force team. Confrontation avoidance was initiated and the inmate agreed to submit to restraints. The procedure began at 9:55 p.m. and concluded at 10:23 p.m., without incident.

 

At approximately 5:00 pm, a fight broke out on the Rec. Yard. The disturbance was gang related. 2 inmates sustained life- threatening injuries. They are both in the hospital on life support. The institution was placed on lockdown.

 

On August 16 and 17,  staff  found over 50 gallons of Hooch on the  compound. Laundry carts were filled up to the top with all Hooch that was  found.  Pictures were taken of the Hooch in the cart.

 

 

At 7:14 am, morning after a significant disturbance with no lockdown.Two body alarms within one minute were sounded.  One alarm for three inmates attacking one inmate in a housing unit. Second body alarm for multiple inmates fighting with weapons in a separate unit and a corridor.  Institution finally placed on Lockdown.

 

At 8:55 pm, an Assistance call was made for a fight with knives in a housing unit. Several inmates fighting in different areas of the unit. Chemical munitions needed to bring the unit under order. 8 Inmates sent to SHU. After incident, many inmates in other units would not lock down until additional staff responded to each unit. No Lockdown

 

A group of six inmates belonging to a gang jumped another inmate while on the recreation yard. The inmate that was assaulted was sent to the hospital. 

 

At 4:52pm, an Officer heard a commotion in his stairwell, upon looking, 3 inmates were fighting, 2 on 1 in the stairwell. An assistance call was put out and responding staff restrained the 3 inmates and 1 inmate was taken to Medical with head injuries. No staff was hurt during this isolated incident.

 

**At 1:02 pm, a Staff member was Assaulted In a corridor, a unit officer is waiting for additional staff to arrive to escort a disruptive inmate to the Lieutenant's office, the inmate punched the officer in the face. The inmate was restrained, but before he could be escorted, he spit in the officer's face.  No Lockdown.

 

 

**USP Hazelton is locked down again. At 8:55pm, an officer called for assistance, inmates fighting with weapons. Staff arrived and chemical munitions were administered. According to the officer working the unit, no staff were injured. It is believed this incident was gang related.

 

 

At approximately 5:35 p.m., an inmate stopped staff at his assigned cell, as they conducted rounds on the range in the Special Housing Unit. He notified staff his cellmate, had a razor blade in his possession. During this time, one inmate punched the other inmate in the left side of the head with his closed fist. Staff immediately radioed for assistance. Staff observed both inmates striking one another in the head and upper torso with their closed fists. Upon the arrival of responding staff, both inmates complied with orders to cease their actions and submitted to hand restraints. Both inmates were restrained, placed into separate recreation cages, and medically assessed without further incident. An investigation continues.

 

 

An inmate homicide occured. An Inmate walked up and stabbed another inmate several times in the neck while playing cards. Then dropped the knife and waited to go with staff. Staff had no problems. There was another fight earlier, but they don't know yet if that was connected. 

 

At approximately 9:30 pm, a large disturbance broke out. Gas gun and less than lethal munitions were used to gain control. No staff injuries reported. Institution placed on lockdown.

 

At 7:34p.m, Staff called for assistance in front of a unit due to an inmate being combative. At 7:40p.m the Inmate was sent to SHU for assaulting the staff. The inmate then was places in hard restraints.

 

 

A fight broke out on daywatch in a housing unit, 2 inmates, 1 with weapon, both sent to SHU, no staff injuries, minor injuries to inmate.

 

**A female staff was shoved in her chest by an inmate. The inmate was attempting to get to his toilet in order to flush what was suspected of being drugs.

**An Officer was assaulted in the special housing unit. Inmate  caused scratches to the Officers right forearm. 

 

 

On E/W a duty PA was assaulted in general housing unit.

 

Inmate gang related disturbance, weapons used.  Live round fire was used by Tower Officers to prevent the loss of life.  No staff injuries.  Over twenty inmate manufactured weapons initially found and confiscated shortly after the disturbance was contained. Institution placed on lockdown.

 

 

**At 7:40 p.m., as staff were escorting inmates from the recreation yard to Health Services, an inmate began to pull away from escorting staff in an attempt to assault another inmate. As staff attempted to regain control of the inmate, he struck a staff member with his knee. Staff were able to gain control of the inmate and escorted him to the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues

 

**At 9:20 p.m. an inmate purposely brushed up against a female recreation specialist 's chest and shoulder. The inmate was restrained and placed in Administrative Detention. Both staff and inmate were medically assessed, with no reported injuries. An investigation continues.

 

 

At 9:00 p.m , An Inmate was places in SHU for possible assault on an officer. At 9:40p.m the Inmate  assaulted an Officer by throwing urine on her.

 

 

**Institution was locked down after a suspected racially motivated assault was carried out.    

 

**Inmate on Inmate fight. Both inmates were observed grappling with each other and both had blood on them.  Inmates were separated. Inmates were placed in special housing unit pending further investigation. 

 

At approximately 9:50 p.m., while reviewing video in a housing Unit, staff observed at 3:35 p.m., in the common area, a inmate strike another inmate with a closed right fist to the head, who then fell to the ground and continued to receive blows with closed fist to the head and upper body area. All inmates were medically assessed and placed in the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

Five staff members were assaulted in Unit **. The Lt. called for more staff to respond to the unit. The institution was placed on Lockdown!!! 

 

 

 

 

*At 6:40am, an inmate fight broke out  behind a Unit in the Corridor with weapons. Responding staff broke up the
fight with no staff hurt.

*At 4:55pm, an inmate assaulted an Officer by walking into his office and slapping him across the face, The officer hit his Body Alarm and responding staff attempted to lock  the inmate in his cell, in which it took 15 minutes to lock the inmate back into the cell due to not wanting to go to the cell.  It was intense and we almost lost the unit. The unit is locked down and will  be coming up tomorrow.

At approximately 6:46 p.m., staff radioed for assistance on the Recreation Yard upon observing four inmates involved in a physical altercation by the covered exercise area. A review of recorded video surveillance revealed three inmates assaulting one inmate. Specifically, the three inmates punched and kicked the one inmate in his upper torso and head area. Responding staff ordered the inmates to cease their behavior and lay on the ground in which they complied. The inmates were restrained, medically assessed, and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

At approximately 5:20 a.m., while processing inmates
for the bus, inmate ** became non-compliant, pulling
away from staff. The Bus  Lieutenant utilized immediate force in order to regain control of the inmates actions , placing the inmate on the floor. Inmate ** continued to resist staff while attempting to place the inmate in restraints. Inmate ** was escorted to the Special Housing Unit and medically assessed by Health Services staff. The inmate was treated for a minor laceration to the top of the head. There were no staff injuries
noted during the incident. An investigation is on-going.

 

Approximately 4:20pm, an Officer got assaulted by an Inmate striking him in the face with closed fist. The Inmate had just arrived at the institution.

 

 

At approximately 1:30pm an inmate was being escorted to the
Lieutenant's office by a staff member for being in the wrong Unit. The Unit officer called for another Officer on the radio to give some assistence with the inmate. The inmate became arguementive with the staff member and stated he was not locking up and turned away from staff member and tried to
go back to the unit. The staff told the inmate to get against the wall and placed a hand on his back. The inmate stated, "Get your fucking hand off of me and swung his arm back and hit the staff member with his right forearm. Several other staff members responded. Two officers restrained the inmate against the wall and placed cuffs on the inmate behind his back. While escorting the inmate to SHU, the inmate lunged at another staff member and the other officer took control of the inmates head to take him to the floor and in the process the inmate fell on top of the officer's right leg slamming his knee on the floor. Another officer placed leg irons on the inmate, because he continued to resist all the way to SHU causing another officer to get injured. The officers that were injured where taken to Hospital Emergency Room. The other staff member was seen by the institution PA. One officer was placed on lite duty because of the knee injury. The other officer was given a couple of days off to recover.

 

 06:10 pm (During Lockdown) In a unit, multiple cells of inmates become disruptive, kicking cell doors and screaming.  One inmate destroys a cell door window, chemical agents are needed to extract inmate from cell.

 

 10:00 pm Institution placed on lockdown due to inmate serious disturbance

 

Morning shift, two inmates attacked and stabbed another inmate. The inmate that was attacked  was sent to the hospital via lifeflight helicopter. No report of injuries inmate sustained. Institution placed on lockdown.
 

At 7:01 a.m., a unit Officer was conducting a pat search on an inmate. During this time, the inmate verbally threatened the officer and attempted to turn on him in an aggressive manner. A call for assistance was made. The officer and responding staff placed the inmate on the ground to gain control and stop his disruptive behavior. The inmate was restrained, medically assessed, and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

 

At 8:04 p.m., as a  staff member was exiting with the tool cart, an inmate approached him and became argumentative. The staff member ordered the inmate to exit the area in which he complied. As the inmate walked away, he began yelling obscenities towards the staff member and grabbed the door and aggressively slammed it in the direction of the staff member, causing the door to slam into the staff members right hand, pinning it between the door and the tool cart. Staff escorted the inmate to the Lieutenant’s Office without further incident. Medical assessments were conducted. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

At approximately 3:24 p.m., staff radioed for assistance in a housing unit upon observing two inmates involved in a physical altercation on the second tier. Responding staff located an inmate in a cell, bleeding from apparent stab wounds to the head. A review of the video surveillance system revealed inmates entered the cell and began to fight. Both inmates exited the cell and one inmate is seen striking another on the head and upper body with his right hand. As staff responded, one inmate departed the area. Both inmates were medically assessed and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

 

At 9:20 p.m., staff called for assistance after he responded to a duress alarm in a cell in a housing Unit. Staff observed two inmates exiting a cell. Upon arrival to the cell, staff observed an inmate lying on the cell floor covered with blood. The unit was secured and upper body searches were initiated. Two inmates had injuries consistent with being involved in a physical altercation. Additionally, they had blood on their clothing. A review of recorded video surveillance revealed two exiting the cell after staff’s response to the duress alarm. The assaulted inmate had no injuries; however, video surveillance confirmed his involvement in the incident. All four inmates had a strong smell of homemade intoxicants. The inmates were restrained, medically assessed, and placed into to the Special Housing Unit without further incident. An investigation continues.

 

 

 About 7:00 PM a body alarm was activated in the shu after a inmate removed his hand cuff while being escorted back to his cell. The inmate placeds one staff member in a bear hug while kicking at other staff. The inmate  also hit a staff member in the face. All 3 staff member were taking to the hospital with injuries. A team was put together to remove the inmate from his cell gas was used when the inmate refused to cuff up. All 3 staff are doing well at this time.

 

*At aprox 3:17 PM, An assistance call went out  from hospital health services. An Inmate off of his meds was acting out, and had to be gassed and subdued by responding staff. The Inmate fought all the way from Health services to special housing. No staff injuries were reported.

 

 

At approximately 9 p.m., a fight occurred in the laundry room.  Staff responded to the incident, placed the unit on
lock down and began Inmate searches. Two of the inmates involved were located and taken to medical for assessment of their injuries. One inmate received lacerations to the back of his head and upper back area. He was treated by medical staff and placed in Special Housing. The other inmate received puncture wounds to his right arm and was transported to an
outside medical facility for treatment.  The following day 7/26/08 a review of  the camera recording revealed there was a third inmate involved. That  inmate was assessed for injuries and placed in the Special Housing Unit. The  inmate that was transported to an outside facility was returned to the
institution on 7/30/08. Investigation continues in this matter.

 

8:54 AM, Fight announced on the Recreation Yard. Normal Operation resumed on Rec. Yard, but no movement throught corridor. 2 inmates sent to SHU for fighting.

 

 01:51 pm (Afternoon of day Lockdown is lifted) Assistance call for fight in a unit, two inmates involved.

 

In a Unit, two inmates stuck another inmate with a homemade shank. The inmate received superfical stab wounds to the head and arms.
 

At approximately 9:24 p.m., staff called for assistance in a housing unit after observing two inmates striking one another with closed fist to the upper head and torso area on the top tier at the back of the unit. The inmates were given several orders to cease their actions and submit to hand restraints in which they refused to complied. Responding staff separated both inmates and hand restraints were applied. Both inmates were medically assessed and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. An investigation continues.

At approximately 6:39 p.m., the Lieutenant was summoned to the Special Housing Unit by staff due to two inmates refusing to submit to hand restraints for a cell rotation. Upon arrival to cell on, the Lieutenant ordered both inmates to submit to hand restraints. The inmates began to argue with one another, at which time one inmate brandished a razor blade and aggressively stepped towards the other inmate. The Lieutenant called for assistance via radio. Upon arrival of sufficient staff, the cell door was opened and both inmates were physically placed onto the ground. The razor blade was recovered and secured by the Lieutenant. Both inmates were restrained and escorted from the ange for medical assessments. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

*9:14 AM Fight called on the recreation yard next to the track.  Inmate taken for medical trip. Instituiton operating as normal.

 

*9:38 AM, two inmates sent to special housing unit for fighting, with minor injuries.

 

 

At approximately 11:00 am, a fight occurred between two
inmates in the dining room. The inmates were separated by staff in the area, taken to medical for assessment of injuries, then placed in Special Housing.

 

 

At Aprox 1:30 - 2:00 PM, An assistance call went out, Aprox 5 on 1 Inmates were fighting. Several of the Inmates had home made weapons. The Inmate being attacked was stabbed several times. Staff responded and broke up the fight. No staff injuries were reported. All Inmates involved were taken to Health Services, screened and then taken to Special Housing. The cause of the attack is still under investigation. Even after we were locked down for three weeks over another stabbing, the administration resumed normal after several hours.

 

 08:42 pm (During Lockdown) A cell fight in a unit, two inmates involved

 

A Compound Officer was assaulted by an Inmate trying to run from Staff, The inmate tried to run over the compound officer when the inmate was pushed into the corridor wall and placed on the ground. The Inmate had Marijuana and heroin in his possession. The Staff member involved hurt his knee in the assault.

 

*There was a fight in unit where one inmate was stabbed and had to be taken to the hospital.

* There were intoxicated inmates in a unit, one assault on staff.

 

*7:25 PM Call for assistance on the recreation yard. I/M assault. Inmate **assaulted inmate Inmate **. 911 was called requesting an ambulance inmate was transferred to hospital for injuires. Other inmate was placed in SHU for assault.

 

 

 

*9:00 PM,  Inmate ** was taken to SHU for fighting.

 
*9:50 PM, Inmate ** was sent to special housing for fighting.

*7:19 AM, an officer announced a fight in the housing unit. Fight was finally cleared by staff and the inmates were escorted to SHU for fighting .

*8:25 PM, a fight was announced on the recreation yard. Stand down at 8:30, by Lieutenant.

 

A fight broke out in a housing unit and on Rec. Yard. No injuries reported.

At approximately 9:02 p.m., SHU staff were conducting rounds on the range and discovered two inmates had been in a fight.

 

At approximately 7:00 p.m., an inmate reported to recreation staff, he had been assaulted during the move on the soccer field. The inmate had blood on his clothing and the left side of his head. Upon reviewing the recorded video, staff identified an inmate striking another inmate in the back of the head with a lock attached to a belt. Both inmates were medically assessed and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The F.B.I. was notified and the investigation continues.

 

A fight broke out in a housing unit. No injuries reported.

 

After inmates were released for the evening meal from the housing unit, one inmate attacked another with an Ice pick  type homemade weapon. Inmate was transported to local hospital where he was pronounced dead. No staff injuries.

 

Inmate on inmate assault. An inmate was observed striking another inmate with a weapon. Inmate with the weapon then began chasing another inmate with the weapon. Responding staff restrained the inmate with no further incident. The weapon was approx 13 inches long and 1 ½ inches wide. 

 

At approximately 9:26 p.m., staff were conducting rounds in Special Housing when an inmate asked for a bed sheet. He then held up a bed sheet which staff observed was blood stained. The inmate and his cell mate, were ordered to submit to hand restraints and both complied. The inmates were escorted from their cells and secured in recreation cages pending medical assessments. Medical staff conducted assessments which determined each inmate had injuries consistent with involvement in a physical altercation, though this was neither observed nor heard by staff. Investigation continues.

At approximately 4:41 p.m., staff attempted to place an inmate into a Special Housing cell. Upon opening the cell door, the inmate stepped forward, abruptly stopped, and rapidly backed into the SHU Lieutenant. Specifically, the inmate struck the SHU Lieutenant in the upper body with his right shoulder. SHU staff maintained control of the inmate and placed him into the cell. At this time, the other inmate in the cell approached the first inmate who then backed into the shower, tripped, and fell to the shower floor. Although the second inmate walked towards the first inmate in an aggressive manner, he did not strike him. The second inmate was ordered to submit to hand restraints in which he complied. Both inmates were removed from the cell, medically assessed, and placed into separate cells without incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

At approximately 3:46 p.m., staff called for assistance in a housing Unit after observing two inmates striking one another with fists to the head and upper torso area. The inmates were given an order to cease their actions and submit to hand restraints in which they reluctantly complied. Both inmates were medically assessed and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. An investigation continues.

 

There were 136 inmates who stayed on the Rec. yard protesting, pretty much encouraging a group demonstration. Once the DCT team and 30 percent team were activated all inmates complied with staff orders and were removed off the Rec. yard with no incident and no injury to staff or inmates. Institution still on lockdown.

 

A Unit was attempting to return 2  inmates from taking a shower, when homemade intoxicants were found in  their cell, the inmates refused to go in their cell and started bucking on staff. Staff called for assistance and placed both inmates on the
upper tier floor. No staff injuries to report.

 

A fight broke out in SHU, no injuries reported.

At approximately 4:16 p.m., staff radioed for assistance in the Receiving and Discharge area. Specifically, two inmates where fighting in the holding cell in the Receiving and Discharge area. One inmate was observed by staff, throwing books at another inmate and the other inmate struck back with his fists to the upper torso. Upon the arrival of responding staff, the inmates were ordered to submit to hand restraints in which they complied. Both inmates were medically assessed and placed into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

 

At approximately 4:30pm, an inmate threw  a cup of coffee and feces on the unit officer.  No injuries to staff or inmate.

 

Several fights broke out and one staff member was  punched
another was bitten.

 

 

USP 2:  Institution is on Partial  Lock down due to several fights. There was fight in ** during day watch and two fights on evening watch. The two on evening watch had weapons involved. An Officer was slightly injured  during this incident. Slight laceration above eyebrow and few nicks on forearm reported.

 

 

Information was received from recreation staff that an inmate was assaulted in recreation. The inmate was observed with injuries consistent with either fighting or being assaulted and was subsequently placed in the SHU.

 

 

At approximately 5:30 p.m., staff called for assistance on the main walk in front of Building Two as staff witnessed two inmates assaulting another inmate. Specifically, the two were striking one inmate with their fists to the head and upper torso. As the one inmate fell to the ground, the two inmates continued striking with their fists to the head and upper torso. The inmates were separated by responding staff and placed in hand restraints. A responding staff member was medically assessed and referred to an outside hospital for evaluation. The inmates were medically assessed and admitted into the Special Housing Unit. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

An inmate reported to the Lieutenants Office and stated he was assaulted by another Inmate in recreation.  Both inmates were medically assessed and placed in the SHU.

 

An inmate was stabbed by 2 inmates.  This was not discovered until the next day on 07-05-2008 when this same inmate was stabbed again as he did not go to Medical or check in to SHU when stabbed the first time.  Several inmates were locked up over this.   No staff injured and no lockdown was ordered.  

 

 at approximately 7:45 pm an officer requested assistance as a inmate approached him with injuries consistent with fighting.  Responding staff secured the inmates in their cells and conducted upper body checks. FOUR Inmates were observed through video surveillance entering the upper ten man cell and assaulting another inmate. It was later determine there was a weapon(s) involved but they were never recovered.  The institution was recalled and all inmate secured in their cell, upper body searches were conducted on all inmates.  The institution remained secure until the next morning when it was determined this was an isolated incident.   

 

A fight broke out on Evening Watch in a housing unit.  It started off with 2 inmates - (gang related).  Several other inmates joined in as well, approximately 6-8 inmates total involved.  These inmates were placed in SHU.  No staff were injured and no lockdown was ordered.

 

1:23 pm Body alarm for fight with weapons in a Corridor. One inmate assaulted by another. One inmate to hospital.

 7:54 pm Assistance call for fight at Secure Female Facility. Two inmates fighting on compound.

 

 

*Assistance call came from a block, 4 inmates were fighting, 2 with homemade weapons. The two with the weapons were from a Gang. The other two without weapons were from another gang. Staff responded and broke up the fight. No staff injuries were reported. Two were taken to the outside Hospital and the other two were placed in Special Housing. Instituition placed back on lockdown status.

 

*8:07 PM Assistance call from a block. A cell fight was in progress. Staff responded and separated the two and placed them in Special Housing.

 

 

At 1:15 p.m., while escorting an inmate to a Special Housing Unit cell, he began threatening staff. As staff began to place the inmate into the cell, he attempted to pull away from staff, striking a staff member on the left side. Due to his disruptive behavior, the inmate was placed on the ground to gain control of his actions. He was placed in another cell without further incident. Medical assessments were conducted. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

9:14 pm Body alarm in a unit. Inmate became disruptive and attempted to swallow what was believed to be narcotics. An immediate use of force was conducted by staff.

  

 

At 12:44 pm, after beginning the first meal in Food Service under modified lockdown conditions, an Officer observed an Inmate that was not properly dressed and was attempting to leave his unit to go to mainline. The Officer ordered the Inmate to submit to a pat search, and just as he noticed an unusual lump in the Inmate's sock, the Inmate turned and commenced an assault on the officer, striking him in the head as the Officer attempted  to subdue and control the Inmate. The Officer was struck several times in the head before responding Staff  arrived and restrained the inmate. A Staff member also suffered torn ligaments responding to the emergency. 

 

Multiple Inmate on Inmate Fight without weapons. Inmates were then secured in their assigned housing units.

 

At Aprox 6:30p.m., an assistance call went out. Two Inmates were fighting on the red top and it spilled into the west corridor. Staff responded and separated the Inmates and after medical screening were placed in Special Housing. No staff injuries were reported.

 

 

Placed two inmates in SHU for fighting.

 

 Placed three inmates in SHU for fighting.

 

at 5:04 p.m., an Officer activated his body alarm after he responded to a duress alarm in cell ***, Specifically, he observed an inmate assaulting an other inmate with closed fists and kicks to the head and upper torso area. Simultaneously, upon arrival to the to the cell by the unit officer an other unidentified inmate fled from the cell. Recorded video surveillance was reviewed and revealed both inmates exiting the cell after staff’s response to the duress alarm. Upper body searches were conducted and revealed the inmate had fresh injuries consistent with being involved in an altercation to include fresh blood on his clothing and breathing heavily. All of the inmates involved were restrained, medically assessed, and placed into to the SHU without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

*at approximately 9:10 a.m., two inmates were located in SHU, Cell ***, when they broke the sprinkler head in the cell. A calculated use of force team was authorized by the Warden and at 10:56 a.m., the use of force was initiated. Confrontational avoidance was successful and the inmates submitted to restraints. The inmates were escorted to a holding cell and placed in ambulatory restraints to stop their disruptive behavior of destroying a life saving device without incident. Medical assessments were completed with no injuries noted to staff or inmates. The use of force was completed at 11:25 a.m.

 

*at approximately 11:58 a.m., staff called for assistance on the compound due to an inmate assaulting staff with a weapon. Specifically, staff observed an inmate acting suspiciously while on the walkway in front of a building. As staff approached him and ordered him to submit to a search, he pulled two combination padlocks attached to belts and started swinging them at staff. The Tower Officer activated the verbal warning system ordering all inmates to lay on the ground and subsequently fired three warning shots due to the inmates continued attempt to assault staff. Another Tower Officer fired one warning shot in an attempt to stop the inmates action. As responding staff approached, he attempted to run into the courtyard area. He struck one staff member in the hand with a lock attached to a belt. The inmate was restrained and medically assessed and placed into SHU without further incident. The FBI was notified and the investigation continues.

 

 

 

8:16 am During work call movement, body alarm activated in a unit. Approximately 15 Inmates belonging to a disruptive group rushed into a unit, produced weapons, and began attacking 5 other Inmates. It took responding staff several minutes to bring the unit under order, even with the use of chemical agents. At least one Staff member was directly threatened with a weapon when attempting to stop one of the assaults (there were assaults taking place in multiple areas of the unit). The 5 Inmates that were attacked also had produced weapons, and one was wearing makeshift body armor that protected him until he was stabbed through the back and into his lung.           One inmate sent to the hospital.  LOCKDOWN until 06-30-2008

                              

*at approximately 8:46 a.m., staff called for assistance after observing an inmate approach an other inmate from behind and strike him in the upper chest area with a wooden ice pick type weapon. Staff ordered him to drop the weapon and he complied. Responding staff separated and restrained both inmates. The inmates were medically assessed, and placed into SHU without further incident. The FBI was notified and the investigation continues.

*at approximately 1:09 p.m., staff called for assistance after observing a fight with weapons in a unit. The staff member observed an inmate strike an other inmate in the head and face with a broom handle. After striking him several times the broom handle broke into several pieces. Both inmates continued to strike at each other, fell to the ground and continued to head butt each other. Once responding staff arrived, the inmates were separated and restrained. A review of the video surveillance system identified one inmate initially throw his boot, striking the other in the back, at which time he grabbed the broom handle and started striking him. Both inmates were medically assessed and placed into SHU without further incident. The FBI was notified and the investigation continues.

*at approximately 8:55 p.m., an Officer summoned for compound staff to the unit due to an inmate appearing to be intoxicated. Compound staff ordered him to stop so they could evaluate his well being. He became verbally hostile towards staff and continued to walk away. Staff pursued him, while ordering him to stop, and he reluctantly complied. Once staff approached him they smelled a strong odor of intoxicants. Staff ordered him to submit to hand restraints and he complied. While being escorted to the SHU he began to resist staff by attempting to aggressively pull away. Staff placed him on the wall to gain control of his actions and applied leg restraints. Once inside the corridor, he became noncompliant with staff by refusing numerous orders to cease attempting to pull away from escorting staff. He was placed on the wall in an attempt to calm him. As staff began to escort him to SHU, he again attempted to aggressively pull away from escorting staff. He was placed onto the ground to gain control of his continued disruptive behavior. he was carried by escorting staff to the SHU without further incident. The inmate was medically assessed. Incident reports were written and an investigation continues.

 

At 7:30 pm, several Inmates in SHU became disruptive, covering windows, refusing to relinquish food traps, destroying property etc. Several force cell teams had to be organized and chemical agents had to be used during several of the uses of force to gain the Inmates compliance.

                               

 

In SHU, an inmate started a fire.

 

An inmate assaulted a staff member by first spitting on the staff member and then she pushed the officer down onto the ground. The officer  was able to defend herself by striking the inmate with her legs causing the inmate to fall.  Staff immediately responded to the aide of the officer in which inmate was immediately placed in restraints and escorted to the Special Housing Unit.

Due to the inmates violate, assaultive behavior and previous
disruptive history, inmate will be placed on a 3-Man Hold. 

 

 

In SHU an inmate assaulted a staff member.

 

 

 

Around 3:45pm (yard recall) an inmate attacked another inmate with a large chunk of concrete while on the recreation yard. 

The inmate who was assaulted remains in the hospital due to his injuries. The inmate lost a lot of blood from the huge gaping hole in his head, along with numerous other gashes and broken facial bones. 

 

*At 8:03 am Body alarm came through for two Inmates fighting in a unit.

 

*At 12:05 pm Two Inmates were fighting.

 

An inmate was transferred from the USP and as soon as the restraints were removed the Inmate used a sharpened weapon that he had concealed, and attacked and sliced another inmate.

 

At approx. 3:15 p.m., an Officer was assaulted by two inmates. Institution on lockdown.

 

In SHU, there was an assault on staff. Inmate threw a substance on staff.

at approximately 12:20 p.m., staff called for assistance after observing an unknown inmate strike an inmate on the right side of his head with a fist, and knocked him to the ground. Responding staff observed that the inmate was unresponsive and on the ground. Staff secured the area and removed the inmate from the scene. During a review of the video three inmates were identified that had assaulted the inmate. All inmates involved were restrained, medically assessed and placed into the SHU without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

Inmate with a weapon. Later that night, a fight broke out.

Inmate on Inmate fight with weapons in housing unit. 1 inmate sustained several puncture wounds. Institution remained operating as normal.

 

* at approximately 9:36 a.m., SHU staff announced staff needs assistance in the SHU recreation yard. Staff observed five inmates assault one inmate. The inmate was knocked to the ground and was kicked and struck with fists in the head and upper torso. They were given an order to cease their actions and step into the recreation cage sallyport to be placed in hand restraints in which they complied. Responding staff separated and restrained the inmates without further incident. Medical assessments were conducted. Due to the injuries the inmate received from the assault, he was taken to an outside hospital for further evaluation. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

* at approximately 8:25 p.m., SHU staff called for assistance when they observed two inmates in a heated argument in cell ***-*** of the SHU. Both inmates refused staff orders to submit to hand restraints. Staff observed one inmate strike the other inmate in the facial area with a right fist. Once enough staff were on scene, the cell door was opened and both inmates were restrained and medically assessed. One inmate continued to resist staff efforts to escort him and attempted to pull away. Staff placed him against the wall to stop his disruptive behavior and regain control of him. Both inmates were placed into separate cells without further incident. The FBI was notified and the investigation continues.

2:32 pm Body alarm for fight in a unit. Two inmates involved.

9:21 pm Body alarm in a unit. Two inmates to SHU for engaging in group disturbance.

at approximately 10:55 a.m., SHU staff placed an inmate into cell ***-*** with an other inmate. As staff removed his hand restraints, he began to strike the other inmate in the head and upper torso area with his fists. Staff radioed for assistance and ordered him to cease his actions in which he complied. Both inmates were restrained, placed into separate recreation cages, and medically assessed without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

Fight with weapons in a Unit.

 *at 1:43 p.m. the Tower Officer called for assistance on the recreation yard due to four inmates fighting. All of the inmates involved were observed striking one another with closed fists to the head and upper body. The Tower Officer activated the bi-lingual verbal warning ordering the inmates onto the ground. The inmates failed to comply and continued to strike one another. Perceiving a threat to staff and inmate safety, the Tower Officer fired three warning shots; the other Tower Officer fired eight warning shots, and another Tower Officer fired three warning shots. Upon the arrival of responding staff, one inmate attempted to depart the area; however, he was located and restrained. The remaining inmates were separated and restrained by responding staff. As staff attempted to place one of the other inmates in restraints, he struck a staff member on the right side of his face with a closed fist. All inmates were medically assessed and placed in the SHU without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

* at approximately 9:00 p.m., an Officer summoned compound staff to the unit. Upon arrival, an inmate smelled of a strong odor of intoxicants. Staff ordered him to exit the unit in which he reluctantly complied. Once outside the unit, hand restraints were applied. While being escorted to the SHU he began to resist staff by attempting to aggressively pull away from staff. Staff gave him numerous orders to cease his actions in which he refused to comply. He was placed onto the ground to gain control of his actions. Once on the ground, leg restraints were applied. Staff assisted him to his feet and initiated the escort once again. Once inside the Corridor, he became verbally aggressive while attempting to pull away. He was placed onto the wall in attempt to calm his actions. As staff began to escort him to SHU, he became hostile by yelling obscenities and attempted to aggressively pull away from escorting staff. Staff gave him several orders to cease his actions in which he refused to comply. He was once again placed onto the ground to gain control of his continued disruptive behavior. He had to be carried by staff to the Special Housing Unit. The inmate refused to submit to a breathalyser test. He was medically assessed. Incident reports were written. An investigation continues.

 

*8:15 AM, An Inmate was placed in Special Housing for victim of assault.

*9:00 AM, Inmate placed into Special Housing pending SIS investigation involving the assault of another Inmate.

*9:25 PM, An Inmate was placed into Special Housing pending SIS investigation involving the assault of Inmate **.

*9:30 AM, An Inmate was placed into Special Housing pending SIS investigation involving the assault of Inmate **.

 

Two inmates placed in SHU for fighting in the Unit.

 

Inmates were intoxicated. 1 inmate was bleeding with a head injury.

 

Inmate found in possession of a weapon.

 

Assistance call made from a block around 10:30 AM, 2 Inmates fighting one with a home made weapon, Staff responded and broke up the fight, No staff injuries were reported. Inmates were screened by Medical staff and placed in Special housing. Management again labeled  this as another isolated incident.

 

At 7:23 pm Body alarm sounded for two Inmates fighting.

On June 12, 2008, at approximately 6:44 p.m., Control announced a fight on the recreation yard. Staff observed three inmates kicking and striking an other inmate with closed fists to the face and upper torso. The Tower Officer fired three warning shots and the otherTower Officer fired eight warning shots due to the inmates disruptive behavior and to preserve staff and inmate safety. Upon arrival of responding staff, the inmates were separated and placed in restraints. The inmates were medically assessed and placed into the SHU without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

Inmates found in possession of a weapon.

 

At 4:53 pm Staff assistance call came in. Inmate was sent to SHU for Staff assault.

 

Placed inmate in Special Housing for minor assault on staff.

 

Staff were called in reference to an inmate who did not show up for work.  When they went to check his cell they found the inmate had been beaten and stabbed.  The inmate was medically screened and placed in SHU.
Another inmate was suspected of being his assailant and was placed in SHU as well.

 

Institution is back on Lock Down. There were two body alarms
during day watch. Then after another count there was another fight. Then after Recall there were two more fights in 2 other Units. They all had to do with Heroin Drug money.

 at 7:59 p.m. an Officer activated his body alarm upon observing two inmates striking each other in the head and upper torso area with closed fists. Upon reviewing the video three inmates were identified as assaulting one inside of cell *** . Specifically, they struck and kicked him to his head and upper torso. All of the inmates involved were restrained and medically assessed. The inmates were breathalyzed with two providing a positive reading for intoxicants. One refused the breathalyzer test. All inmates were placed in the SHU without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 at 7:30 p.m., SHU staff ordered an inmate to submit to hand restraints for the purpose of accepting a cellmate. He refused to comply with staff orders and barricaded himself in his cell. Confrontation avoidance was initiated and was unsuccessful. Notifications were made and authorization was granted to assemble a calculated Use of Force team. As the Use of Force team approached his cell door, he was ordered to submit to restraints in which he complied. As a result of his disruptive behavior, he was placed into ambulatory restraints. He was medically assessed and placed into a holding cell without further incident. The investigation continues.

 

A fight between  inmates occurred and before the inmates all returned to the housing units,  One officer was assualted.  He was injured in the face or head. Reports are that the officer had been transported to the hospital for treatment. It was later discovered that his jaw had been broken in 3 places. Surgery was scheduled.

* at approximately 3:20 pm, an Officer called for assistance. As he was conducting rounds he smelled intoxicants coming from cell ***. As the officer opened the door he observed an inmate laying on the bottom bunk, with blood coming from his head and an other inmate sitting on the chair. Both inmates were intoxicated. They were escorted to medical and assessed. The inmate sustained two inch laceration cut on left side of head. An investigation continues.

* at 8:45 p.m., An inmate was secured in the SHU Law Library. He picked up the typewriter, located within the Law Library, and repeatedly threw it against the walls and windows. He then used a piece of the broken typewriter to destroy the library’s fire suppression system, causing the library and ranges to flood. Notifications were made and authorization was granted to assemble a calculated Use of Force team. Confrontation avoidance was successful and he was removed from the Law Library. As a result of his disruptive behavior, he was placed into ambulatory restraints. He was medically assessed and placed into a holding cell without further incident. The investigation continues.

 

 

At 8:56 am a Cell fight broke out in SHU.

 

There was a fight on the rec yard.  It involved multiple inmates.  2 inmates were placed in SHU.  1 inmate was transfered to an outisde hospital.  In the following days an additional 9 inmates were placed in SHU suspected of being involved.

 

At 20:35, an Inmate assaulted an Officer by choking him. Staff responded and subdued the inmate. The inmate has a history of mental illness.

 

At 5:40 am Staff assistance call from a unit. One Inmate was sent to SHU.

 

At 6:45 am a Cell fight broke out in SHU.

* at 6:32 a.m., the an Officer called for assistance upon observing an inmate being assaulted by an other inmate. Recorded video surveillance was reviewed and revealed the inmate was chasing him, stabbing him with an ice pick style weapon. It was also determined two other inmates were also involved in the assault. All of the inmates involved were restrained, medically assessed, and placed into to the SHU without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

* at approximately 9:45 a.m., an inmate, destroyed the sprinkler head in a cell in the SHU. Due to his disruptive behavior, authorization was granted to assemble a Use of Force team. Confrontation avoidance was initiated and proved to be successful. He was ordered to submit to restraints, in which he complied. While he was being placed in ambulatory restraints, he made numerous threats to kill the President of the United States and the Warden upon his release from prison. The inmate was medically assessed and placed into a holding cell without further incident. 

* at approximately 10:58 a.m., an Officer called for assistance via radio when he observed two inmates striking one another to the head and upper torso with fists in cell ***. As staff responded , the inmates were given a order to stop fighting in which they complied. The inmates were restrained, medically assessed, and placed in the SHU without further incident. An investigation continues.

* at approximately 7:04 p.m., an Officer activated his body alarm when he observed two inmates striking one another to the upper torso with closed fists. The Officer ordered them to stop fighting; however, they refused and continued to strike each other with fists to their upper torsos. As responding staff arrived, they were physically separated and restrained. The inmates were medically assessed, and placed in the SHU without further incident. Staff reviewed recorded video surveillance which depicted one approaching an other inmate at approximately 7:00 p.m. He used both of his hands to grasp his neck and choked him. Recorded video surveillance him coming to the aid of the inmate being choked at which time both of them began to physically fight. One inmate smelled of intoxicants and subsequently refused a breath test. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

A fight broke out in the Gym. Several Imnates were involved and several were placed in SHU.

 

 

*At 10:43 am Fight announced in a unit, Two Inmates involved.  One Inmate was sent to hospital.

 

Fight on SHU recreation yard. No injuries reported.

*at approximately 6:08 a.m., the officer called for assistance after observing one inmate chasing an other inmate. Both inmates stopped and took combative stances towards one another. The officer ordered both inmates to stop and lay on the ground, at which time they both walked away. As responding staff were escorting both inmates from the unit, one attempted to break free and lunged towards the other. He was placed on the ground and restrained due to his disruptive behavior. Both inmates were medically assessed and placed into the SHU. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

* at approximately 1:46 p.m., an Officer activated his body alarm when he observed two inmates, striking one another to the head and upper torso with fists. As staff responded and the inmates were given several orders to stop fighting in which they refused to comply. Responding staff had to physically separate both inmates. The inmates were restrained, medically assessed, and placed in the SHU without further incident. An investigation continues.

 

 

 

At approx. 8:10 pm an assault of 3 inmates on 1 inmate took place in front of a Unit.  The 3 Inmates were kicking and punching the other Inmate in the head and lower torso area.  Inmates complied when staff arrived and were all taken to Special Housing.  No staff were injured.

 

At approx. 6:35 am staff observed an Inmate outside of the Medical Dept. bleeding from the top of his head.  The Inmate had injuries to the face and head consistent with being involved in a fight.  The Inmate stated that he had fought with his cellmate.  When the cellmate was interviewed he admitted to the fight and both Inmates were put in Special Housing.  No staff were injured.

At approximately 10:30 a.m., an inmate destroyed the sprinkler head in a holding cell in the Special Housing Unit. Due to the inmates disruptive behavior, authorization was granted to assemble a Use of Force team. Confrontation avoidance was initiated and proved to be successful. He was ordered to submit to restraints, in which he complied. He was placed in ambulatory restraints, medically assessed, and placed into a different range of holding cells without further incident.

 

At approximately 1:20 p.m., Special Housing Unit staff observed an inmate kick an other inmate in the left leg and knee area with his left leg. Staff ordered him to cease his actions and he refused to comply. The cell door was opened and both inmates were separated. While separating the inmates, the inmate lunged forward and attempted to head butt staff. Inmate was placed onto the wall to gain control of his disruptive behavior. Both inmates were removed from the cell and medically assessed without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

At 8:25pm, Recreation Tower called out a fight on the Recreation Yard, 10 inmates were involved in the fight with weapons. Responding staff broke up the fight with no staff injuries to report. We are locked down at this time.

 

 

 

At 10:59 am Fight broke out in Food Service involving two Inmates.

 

At approximately 11:30 am an Officer was walking with an inmate to the bathroom for some type of search.  The inmate charged into the Officer knocking him into the door frame.  Before the Officer could recover, the inmate flushed an  unknnown object down the toilet contained in a plastic bag.  The Officer instructed the inmate to stay where he was at however; the inmate pushed past the officer and left the area.  Additional staff  arrived and secured the inmate.  The Officer and inmate were examined by medical staff.  Inmate was placed in Special Housing Unit pending further investigation.

 

There was an assault in a housing unit during the daywatch shift, 2 inmates on 1,  The one inmate was stabbed several times and needed to be taken to an outside Hospital for medical treatment, the housing unit was locked down and the other 2 inmates were placed in SHU, the rest of the institution ran as normal.

 

At 3:46 pm Medical Emergency needed in a unit.  Inmate was found laying in cell with multiple stab wounds and serious blood loss. A tourniquet was needed to keep inmate from bleeding out.  Six inmates were sent to SHU as a result.  LOCKDOWN until 06-02-2008.

 

At approximately 1:40 p.m., the Tower # * Officer announced a fight on the yard. Staff observed an inmate striking an other inmate with closed fists to the head and upper torso area. The Tower # * Officer activated the automated voice system ordering the inmates to get down on the ground. The inmates refused to comply and continued their disruptive behavior. The Tower # * Officer fired four warning shots. As responding staff arrived, the inmate continued to strike the other inmate in the head with his closed fists. Tower # * then fired two more warning shots and Tower # * fired two warning shots. Tower # * observed a group of inmates moving toward staff and fired three warning shots. Responding staff separated and restrained both inmates. Both inmates were escorted off the recreation yard, medically assessed ,and placed in the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.

 

At 1:36pm, Staff called for assistance. An Inmate was
assualting the Officer manning the Detector. Slight injuries to the Officer

 

*1:02 pm Body alarm for assault in SHU.

 

*4:35 pm Body alarm for fight in a unit.

 

At approximately 11:37 a.m., a Unit Officer noticed an inmate with facial injuries and blood on his shirt as he departed his assigned cell. The unit officer called for assistance and as responding staff arrived, the unit was locked down. Staff arrived at cell #* and found a inmate hiding under the lower bunk, with abrasions to his hands. Both inmates were medically assessed and admitted into the Special Housing Unit without further incident. The FBI was notified and an investigation continues.