So many people have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Fresno County Jail that the total number of cases now exceeds the entire incarcerated population. According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, nearly 4,000 inmates and staff members have tested positive for the virus since the pandemic started, a total …
Read More »Avenal State Prison Outbreak Second Largest Among State Correctional Facilities
The Avenal State Prison now has the second highest number of COVID-19 cases among the state’s correctional facilities. The prison reported 198 cases as of Tuesday. No visitors have been allowed at the prison for months, said Kings County Supervisor Doub Verboon. He said he thinks a staff member had …
Read More »Chowchilla correctional officer charged with manslaughter in son’s death
Prosecutors announced charges of manslaughter and child abuse Thursday against a Chowchilla prison correctional officer whose 1-year-old son was fatally shot by his 3-year-old sister. Erica Bautista, a 16-year veteran … Click to Continue »
Read More »Chowchilla child accidentally shot was son of correctional officer
The Chowchilla child who died after a sibling accidentally fired a handgun was the 1-year-old son of a correctional officer, Chowchilla Police Chief David Riviere confirmed. The boy died Wednesday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Correctional officer pay raise, health cap in Merced County deal
Correctional officers will receive a 7 percent raise over two years County caps its contributions at 50 percent for family members on health plans Negotiation proposals, counters and MOUs available on county website … Click to Continue »
Read More »Correctional officer wounded outside state prison
New details about a shooting outside the North Kern State Prison. A correctional officer was wounded. Deputies say someone got past security, through the prison gates and started shooting. One officer was hit in his stab-resistant vest. Prison officials tell us the officer is 52-years-old and worked for the department …
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