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Officer Attacked at Fishkill Correctional Facility
Fishkill , NY – An officer was treated at a local hospital after an inmate choked and punched him at the medium security correctional facility. Full Press Release
Drugs Recovered from Mail Room at Ulster Correction Facility
Synthetic Marijuana Hidden in Sardine Cans Naponach, NY – Staff recovered 3.5 ounces of Synthetic Marijuana, commonly known as K2, from three sardine cans that were mailed to an inmate at the medium security prison. On Tuesday, May 12, an officer was processing...
Inmates Brawl at Mohawk Correctional Facility
Rome, NY – Several inmate on inmate fights broke out during the evening meal run that resulted in OC Pepper Spray being deployed to stop the fighting at the medium security correctional facility. Full Press Release
Drugs Seized at Attica and Orleans Correctional Facilities
Attica , NY – In the latest of a string of drug seizures, officers seized over five ounces of Synthetic Marijuana and 95 strips of Suboxone hidden inside packages mailed to inmates at the two western New York correctional facilities. Full Press Release.
Officers Injured at Mid-State Correctional Facility
Drugs Also Seized at Facility Marcy, NY – Three officers sustained injuries at the medium security facility after an inmate threatened and jumped on an officer on Wednesday, May 13. At approximately 7:55 a.m., an officer was making rounds in a facility dorm when he...
Drugs Seized at Marcy Correctional Facility
Marcy, NY – Officers discovered strips of Suboxone hidden inside of mail sent to inmates at the medium security correctional facility. Full Press Release.
Drugs Seized From Inmate at Groveland Correctional Facility
Drugs Located When Inmate Returned to Facility Sonyea, NY – An inmate who was returning from a facility job assignment outside of the prison was searched upon entering the facility and Synthetic Marijuana was discovered on him. On Friday, May 8, at approximately 2:50...
Officers Discover Suboxone Strips at Gouverneur Correctional Facility
Gouverneur , NY – Alert staff discovered orange film strips hidden behind postage stamps on envelopes that were mailed to inmates at the medium security correctional facility. Full Press Release
Drugs Seized at Wyoming & Attica Correctional Facilities
Attica , NY – Officers working the package rooms at both correctional facilities discovered several different forms of drugs in mailed packages to inmates this past week. Full Press Release
Drugs Seized at Attica and Gowanda Correctional Facilities
Attica , NY – Drugs continue to be seized at a rapid rate at correctional facilities across the state. In the latest seizures, officers discovered over 17 ounces of Synthetic Marijuana in packages mailed to inmates at Attica and Gowanda Correctional Facilities. Full...
Contraband Seized at Great Meadow Correctional Facility
Synthetic Marijuana Found in Packages Mailed to Inmates Comstock, NY – Officers processing mail for inmates discovered Synthetic Marijuana, commonly known as K2, in two mailed packages of fruit to two inmates at the maximum security facility. Full Press Release
Inmates Viciously Attack Officers at Eastern Correctional Facility
Naponach , NY – Five officers were injured in two separate attacks Wednesday at the maximum security prison leaving one officer with fractures to her nasal cavity and orbital bone. Full Press Release
Drugs Seized at Wende Correctional Facility
Alden , NY – Officers discovered Synthetic Marijuana in two mailed packages and two envelopes sent to inmates at the maximum security facility. Full Press Release
Synthetic Marijuana Seized at Clinton Correctional Facility
Dannemora , NY – An officer processing packages for inmates in the package room discovered a pound and half of Synthetic Marijuana hidden inside nine food cans. Full Press Release
Drugs Seized at Cayuga, Attica Correctional Facilities
Cayuga , NY – NYSCOPBA is once again calling on DOCCS to implement the Secure Vendor Program to help stem the flow of drugs coming in through mailed packages at correctional facilities across the state. Full Press Release
Drugs Seized at Watertown Correctional Facility
Synthetic Marijuana, Subutex Located in Mailed Packages Watertown, NY – Officers inspecting mail for inmates discovered Synthetic Marijuana and Subutex at the medium security correctional facility. The first incident occurred on Wednesday, April, 15, at approximately...
Officers Assaulted at Sullivan Correctional Facility
Fallsburg, NY – Four officers were treated at a local hospital for injuries sustained in an attack by an inmate at the maximum security prison. Full Press Release
Officers Injured During Attacks at Wende Correctional Facility
Synthetic Marijuana also Seized from Mailed Package Alden, NY – Officers were injured in two separate attacks at the maximum security facility and Synthetic Marijuana was discovered inside vegetables mailed to an inmate. The first incident occurred on Tuesday, April...
Drugs Seized at Five Points Correctional Facility
Synthetic Marijuana, Cocaine, Prescription Pills Located in Mailed Package Romulus, NY – An officer inspecting a mailed package to an inmate discovered drugs hidden inside latex glove finger tips that were concealed in a head of lettuce at the maximum security...
NYSCOPBA Announces Death of Member from COVID-19
Veteran Officer Dies from Coronavirus Complications Albany, NY – NYSCOPBA sadly announces the death of one its members due to complications from the Coronavirus. Inez Gonzales, 54 years old, a 22 - year veteran officer assigned to Edgecombe Correctional Facility,...
Inmate Injures Two Officers at Five Points Correctional Facility
Romulus, NY – Two officers sustained injuries when they entered an inmate’s cell who they thought was attempting suicide and he viciously attacked them at the maximum security prison. Full Press Release
Numerous Drugs Seized at Franklin and Clinton Correctional Facilities
Malone, NY – Despite the fact that inmate visits have been suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, inmates are still attempting to smuggle drugs into correctional facilities through the mail. Full Press Release
Drugs Seized From Mailed Package at Attica Correctional Facility
Synthetic Marijuana, Suboxone Discovered in Package Mailed to Inmate Attica, NY – An officer processing a package mailed to an inmate discovered Synthetic Marijuana and Suboxone strips in small fruit snack packages at the maximum security prison. On Thursday, April 9,...
Officer Assaulted, Injured at Sing Sing Correctional Facility
Drugs Seized From Mailed Package in Separate Incident Ossining, NY –Two correction officers were injured at Sing Sing Correctional Facility when an inmate attacked one officer in front of his cell and repeatedly punched him in the head and face at the maximum security...
Inmate Injures Two Officers at Five Points Correctional Facility
Romulus, NY – Two officers sustained minor injuries when an inmate kicked them in separate attacks at the maximum security prison. Full Pres Release
NYSCOPBA Announces Death of Member from COVID-19
Safety & Security Officer from Kirby/Manhattan Psychiatric Center Dies from Coronavirus Complications Albany, NY – NYSCOPBA sadly announces the death of one its members due to complications from the Coronavirus. William Plantt, 62, a Safety & Security Officer...
Two Officers Injured During Inmate Fights
Elmira , NY – A sergeant and officer were injured when they were attacked by inmates who were involved in separate fights at the maximum security facility last week. Full Press Release
Officers, Medical Staff Assaulted at Green Haven Correctional Facility
Doctor and a Nurse Allegedly Cut by Inmates in Separate Incidents Stormville, NY – A staff doctor and nurse were cut by inmates in separate incidents at the maximum security prison. On Friday, March 13, the doctor was on rounds in the Special Housing Unit. He stopped...
Synthetic Marijuana Seized From Mailed Packages
Elmira , NY – Over four pounds of Synthetic Marijuana, commonly known as K2, was seized from packages mailed to three inmates at the maximum security prison. Full Press Release
NYSCOPBA Calls For Immediate Ban on Inmate Visits
Call for Action Comes Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Albany, NY – NYSCOPBA President Michael B. Powers and the Executive Board have called on DOCCS and OMH to immediately suspend inmate and inmate patient visits amid the on-going COVID-19 crisis in New York and across the...