Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution, Pendleton, Oregon
May 31, 2014
Following a fight between prisoners earlier in the week, a disturbance occurred at the prison involving 14 prisoners. Department of Corrections spokeswoman Liz Craig stated that no further details were available regarding the nature of the incident. The prison was placed on lockdown following the incident.
The fights earlier in the week involved 46 prisoners and resulted in injuries to two staff members.
Citations:
“Oregon prison back in lockdown after new fight“, Statesman Journal, May 31, 2014. [archive]
“Eastern Oregon Prison Placed on Lockdown After Fights, Riots“, News Talk 870AM KFLD, May 27, 2014. [archive].
