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Officers Injured at Mid-State Correctional Facility
Marcy, NY – Two officers sustained injuries at the medium security correctional facility when an inmate punched and placed an officer in a headlock outside of the mess hall. Full Press Release
Officer Attacked at Coxsackie Correctional Facility
Coxsackie, NY – An inmate at Coxsackie Correctional Facility viciously attacked a correctional officer on Monday, June 29, causing the officer to sustain a serious head injury. Full Press Release
Drugs Seized From Mailed Packages at Attica Correctional Facility
Attica , NY – Officers recovered eight ounces of synthetic marijuana, commonly known as K2, and amphetamines in packages mailed to inmates at the maximum security facility. Full Press Release
Drugs Seized at Mid-State, Mohawk Correctional Facilities
Marcy, NY – Synthetic marijuana and Suboxone strips were discovered in mailed packages to inmates at the two medium security prisons last week. Full Press Release
Contraband Seized at Great Meadow Correctional Facility
Comstock, NY – Officers processing mail for inmates discovered synthetic marijuana, commonly known as K2, and Suboxone in packages at the maximum security facility. Full Press Release.
Female Officer Attacked at Greene Correctional Facility
Coxsackie, NY – An inmate at Greene Correctional Facility viciously attacked a female correctional officer on June 5, 2020 sending her to a local hospital for treatment of her injuries. Full Press release
Inmates Douse Officers, Nurse With Urine at Mid-State Correctional Facility
Three Separate Throwing Incidents Occur Marcy, NY – Three officers and a nurse had urine thrown on them by inmates in separate incidents at the medium security correctional facility. The first incident occurred on Friday, May 8 at approximately 6:45 a.m. The officer...
Drugs Seized at Marcy Correctional Facility
K2, Marijuana Hidden in Packages Marcy, NY – Officers discovered seven ounces of marijuana and three ounces of synthetic marijuana, commonly known as K2, hidden in packages mailed to inmates at the medium security correctional facility. On Tuesday, June 9, an officer...
Drugs Seized at Marcy Correctional Facility
Marcy, NY – Officers discovered wax strips of Suboxone and synthetic marijuana hidden inside of can of fruit sent to an inmate at the medium security correctional facility. Full Press Release
Drugs Recovered from Mail Rooms at Green Haven & Fishkill Correctional Facility
Beekman , NY – Staff recovered synthetic marijuana, marijuana, ecstasy, Suboxone and a mix of heroin and fentanyl hidden inside mailed packages to inmates at the maximum and medium security facilities last week. Full Press Release.
Drugs Seized at Groveland & Willard Correctional Facilities
Sonyea , NY – Drugs continue to be seized at a rapid pace from inmate mail as staff discover them during processing in the mail room. Full Press Release
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...