[Onthebarricades] US, CANADA: Prison uprisings

[Andy]

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7007679136

New Brunswick Prison Locked Down After Riot

June 18, 2007 4:43 p.m. EST


Valerie Chang - AHN News Writer
Renous, NB (AHN) - A federal prison in New Brunswick was locked down through Sunday after inmates began rioting. 

Reports from the Canadian Press indicated that more than 50 inmates refused to return to their cells on Saturday, and began rioting after one inmate complained about the quality of health care services he received. Among other things, the inmates had attempted to start a fire at the prison. 

Although there were no reports of injuries, the maximum security prison remained in lockdown through Sunday while prison authorities and the RCMP investigated the matter. 

http://www.timesleader.com/news/20070618_18riot_1a_ART.html

4 hurt in riot at juvie
PA Child Care juvenile detention center focus of police departments. Juveniles in 1 dorm reportedly ganged up on staff.
TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER and SHEENA DELAZIO 


     
     



PITTSTON TWP. -- More than 100 police officers from 16 departments across Luzerne County converged on Luzerne County's juvenile detention center Sunday to quell a riot involving 13 juveniles and staff.

Pittston Township police said four people - two staff members and two juveniles - were transported to hospitals for injuries. Police believe one staff member may have suffered a broken jaw. The extent of injuries to the others was not known late Sunday night.

Pittston Township officer John Alaimo said the disturbance at PA Child Care began with two juveniles. Staff tried to break it up and other juveniles "ganged up on the staff."

Alaimo said a contingent of officers stormed the dorm at around 9:30 p.m. Juveniles had blocked the doors with mattresses, chairs and tables, but officers were able to break through.

All the juveniles had already retreated to their rooms by the time the officers entered. "They must have heard us coming and they went back to their rooms," Alaimo said. One staff member inside the dorm locked him or herself in the bathroom for safety.

Things were under control within 30 minutes after arrival, Alaimo said.

He said there was extensive damage to the dorm including broken furniture and smashed windows. He estimated damage at at least $10,000.

Alaimo said the large contingency of police was called in because initial reports indicated the entire facility was under riot.

It turned out that the disturbance involved only one dorm.

"We got the call everyone was rioting; we didn't know it was one dorm that held 15 people; there are five other dorms here with 10-15 juveniles each," Alaimo said. Don Hudzinski, president of the Pittston Township Ambulance Association, said there are approximately 50 juveniles at the facility.

Pittston Township assistant police chief Leonard Trotta said all of the juveniles involved are from out-of-state.

The call came in at 9:20 p.m., said Alaimo, who was first on the scene by 9:25 and waited for backup. Initially, SERT squads, similar to a SWAT team, were called in, but were later canceled. 

The officers began clearing the scene by about 11:12 p.m.

"We have no idea what started the riot," Hudzinski said, adding there are certain protocols for officials to follow for this type of situation. "It depends on the number of injured people. We're really equipped to handle any situation."

State police from multiple barracks, as well as cruisers spotted from West Pittston, Duryea, Kingston, Hughestown, Edwardsville, Exeter Township, Wyoming, Forty Fort, Avoca, Moosic, Dupont and Scranton were at the scene.

A joint investigation will be performed by Pittston Township police, state police and the district attorney's office, Trotta said.

They expect charges will be filed against juveniles, but specific offenses were not clear.


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