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CDCR Today: 06/01/2014 - 07/01/2014
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Friday, June 27, 2014. Two Minimum-Security Inmates Rescued on Skedaddle Mountain During Firefighter Training Exercise. Susanville– Two minimum-security inmates were returned to the California Correctional Center (CCC) after being lost during an Antelope Conservation Camp (CC #25) training exercise near Wendell, California, on June 25, 2014. CAL FIRE Air Support, along with local law enforcement agencies and the California Highway Patrol, were notified and assisted in the search for the two inmates.
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CDCR Today: Riot at Sierra Conservation Center
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Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Riot at Sierra Conservation Center. JAMESTOWN – On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, approximately 150 inmates were involved in a large-scale riot on the A-Facility main exercise yard just after 8:00 pm The riot was quelled and no staff were injured. The cause of the riot is under investigation. Several inmate-made weapons were discovered. The prison has been placed on a modified program and A-Facility is expected to remain on modified program until the investigation into the cause of the r...
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CDCR Today: 09/01/2014 - 10/01/2014
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Thursday, September 18, 2014. CDCR Honors Employees at Medal of Valor Ceremony. 8211; The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) honored 108 employees today during the annual Medal of Valor Ceremony. The Medal of Valor is earned by employees who distinguish themselves — whether on-duty or off — through bravery or heroism above and beyond the normal demands of correctional service. The Medal of Valor is the highest honor CDCR bestows upon its employees. The Medal of Valor is CDCR&#...
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CDCR Today: Inmate Walks Away from Vallecito Conservation Camp in Calaveras County
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Inmate Walks Away from Vallecito Conservation Camp in Calaveras County. CALAVERAS – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are looking for a minimum-security inmate who walked away from the Vallecito Conservation Camp, located near the community of Angels Camp in Calaveras County, early this morning. Anyone knowing the location of Inmate Hendricks or having other relevant information is asked to contact the Vallecito Conservation Camp Commander a...
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CDCR Today: 10/01/2014 - 11/01/2014
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Friday, October 31, 2014. Inmate Walkaway at Wasco State Prison - Reception Center. WASCO – On Oct. 31, 2014, at approximately 3:20 pm, officials at Wasco State Prison-Reception Center (WSP-RC) discovered that a state prison inmate identified as Daniel Joseph Valdivieso, #AK3598, walked away from the Minimum Support Facility. He is described as Hispanic, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 140 pounds, medium build, with brown hair, hazel eyes, and a moustache and goatee. Posted by CDCR Star. Monday, October 27, 2014.
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CDCR Today: Inmate Death at California State Prison-Solano Being Investigated as a Homicide
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Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Inmate Death at California State Prison-Solano Being Investigated as a Homicide. VACAVILLE – California State Prison-Solano (SOL) is investigating an inmate’s death as a homicide. At approximately 4:30 pm on Monday, May 4, 2015, during the evening count, one inmate was discovered missing. An emergency count was conducted as well as a staff accountability. Escape protocols were initiated. MAY 5, 2015. CONTACT: LT. MARLAINA DERNONCOURT. Posted by CDCR Star. Enter your email address:.
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CDCR Today: CDCR Announces Recipients of $2.5 Million in Grants for Innovative Programs
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Friday, May 1, 2015. CDCR Announces Recipients of $2.5 Million in Grants for Innovative Programs. Grants meant to expand rehabilitative programs in prisons. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) today announced the list of recipients of $2.5 million in one-time grants meant to boost innovative programs and increase volunteerism in prisons. Of the $2.5 million in grants, $2 million will come directly from the Inmate Welfare Fund (IWF). The IWF is a trust where all proc...At th...
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CDCR Today: 11/01/2014 - 12/01/2014
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Friday, November 7, 2014. Twenty Juvenile Offenders Receive High School Diplomas. Pine Grove graduation ceremony’s theme is “Life is what you make it”. PINE GROVE – Twenty youth at the Pine Grove Youth Conservation Camp in Pine Grove received a high school diploma or GED today in a major step toward their rehabilitation. Fifteen students received high school diplomas and five earned a GED or a high school equivalency. Jahmon “Jay” Gibbs, School Psychologist from N.A. Chaderjian High S...NOVEMBER 7, 2014.
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CDCR Today: 08/01/2014 - 09/01/2014
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Thursday, August 21, 2014. Inmates Returned from Hospital after Disturbance at Ironwood State Prison. The incident began when approximately 20 inmates started fighting in front of a housing unit during the morning meal. It escalated into the dining hall where up to 180 inmates joined the riot, including throwing food trays at one another. Chief Deputy Warden Neil McDowell praised the officers for their rapid response. “Custody staff used their training and experience to quell this incident quic...Eight C...
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CDCR Today: 04/01/2015 - 05/01/2015
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Thursday, April 30, 2015. Condemned inmate Richard James Poynton dies of unknown causes. 8211; Condemned inmate Richard James Poynton, 64, who was on California’s death row from Los Angeles County, was found unresponsive in his cell at San Quentin State Prison Thursday, April 30, 2015. He was pronounced dead at the prison at 6:50 am The cause of death is unknown pending the results of an autopsy. Poynton was single-celled. For more information contact Lt. Sam Robinson at. Posted by CDCR Star. Since 1978 ...