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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Correctional officer attacked at Vacaville prison
VACAVILLE, Calif. - A correctional officer was attacked and injured during an incident at a state prison in Vacaville on Wednesday when trying to remove one of the inmates from their cell, officials said. The attack happened at the California Medical Facility, a state prison in Vacaville, around 10:10 a.m., according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Officials said the correctional officer was doing a "cell extraction" on Dannunzio Patron when the inmate they say cut the officer using an "improvised weapon." The correctional officer suffered lacerations to his left forearm during the melee, and two other staff members who stepped in to stop the incident later complained of knee pain, officials said. The injured officers were taken to a medical facility for treatment, and Patron was taken to another prison to be placed in restricted housing. What we don't know It's unclear the extent of the officers' injuries. A motive was also not named by officials. Dig deeper Patron was recently sent to the California Medical Facility from Fresno County on Dec. 30, 2024, the CDCR said. He was sentenced to eight years for assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury as a second striker, officials said. He now faces a possible attempted homicide of a police officer charge, officials said. The Source The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
CTV News
09-05-2025
- CTV News
Correctional officer stabbed at work
Winnipeg Watch A correctional officer in Brandon is recovering following an alleged stabbing by an inmate.
CTV News
08-05-2025
- CTV News
Inmate facing charges in stabbing of officer at Brandon jail
An inmate at the jail in Brandon is facing charges after police allege he stabbed a correctional officer twice in the back. Brandon police said the stabbing happened on Monday evening at the Brandon Correctional Centre. No names and few details were released, but police said the inmate was a 41-year-old man and the officer was a 47-year-old man. The officer was taken to hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries. 'This incident is being taken very seriously,' police said in a news release. 'Brandon Correctional Centre is working closely with law enforcement and an internal review to examine the circumstances and reinforce safety measures for both staff and inmates has been launched.' The inmate is facing three charges: assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, assaulting a peace officer causing bodily harm, and aggravated assault of a peace officer. Brandon police said the investigation continues, adding the inmate's next court date is set for May 12. CTV News reached out to Manitoba Justice, which runs the Brandon jail. 'The province works diligently to ensure the safety and security of everyone inside provincial correctional facilities,' a spokesperson said in an emailed statement. 'This latest incident will be reviewed carefully with a view to discovering if any changes or improvements are needed.' The provincial spokesperson said they have nothing further to add due to the ongoing police investigation.
