by khebert | Feb 5, 2026 | Central Region, News & Reports Home, Press Release Home, Public Relations
Marcy , NY – On February 3, shortly after midnight, a 30-year-old inmate from Mid-State Correctional Facility attacked and injured two correctional officers while being transported from Wynn Hospital following minor surgery. Full Press Release
by khebert | Feb 4, 2026 | News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations, Western Region
Elmira , NY – Three women were arrested on charges of Promoting Prison Contraband after attempting to smuggle nearly two pounds of marijuana to inmates through the visitor process area at a maximum-security correctional facility. All three attempts were thwarted by...
by khebert | Feb 4, 2026 | News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations, Western Region
Auburn , NY – Four throwing incidents occurred at a maximum-security correctional facility last week, during a seven-day period, resulting in multiple staff members being struck in the face and body with bodily fluids. Full Press Release
by khebert | Jan 27, 2026 | Central Region, News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations
Marcy , NY – A 31-year-old inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility violently assaulted a sergeant at the medium-security facility over the weekend, causing serious facial injuries. Full Press Release
by khebert | Jan 27, 2026 | News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations
Albany, NY – Newly released data from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) shows continued reductions in inmate violence and staff use-of-force incidents statewide, reinforcing what NYSCOPBA has long warned: unsafe policies...
by khebert | Jan 27, 2026 | Mid-Hudson Region, News from the Field, Press Release Home, Public Relations
Stormville, NY – In December, staff recovered more than two pounds of marijuana and five cell phones with charging equipment during three separate contraband investigations, including one incident involving a drone drop into an outside yard. Full Press Release
