Prison security

Arizona Inmate Serving Multiple Life Sentences Accused of Killing Three Fellow Inmates

Ricky Wassenaar, a Tucson prison inmate serving 16 life sentences for a prior hostage situation, is the sole suspect in the deaths of three fellow inmates following a Friday altercation. The ADCRR investigation is underway, and while the cause of death remains undisclosed, preliminary reports suggest intentional harm. The deceased inmates, Alvarez, Harnage, and Lashley, were serving sentences for various violent crimes. Authorities have stated that there is no current threat to the prison.

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Upstate Correctional Employees Fall Ill: Mass Hysteria or Drug Exposure?

Following a similar incident earlier this week, multiple Upstate Correctional Facility employees experienced symptoms including lightheadedness and vomiting after assisting an unresponsive inmate on Saturday. Several staff members required multiple doses of Narcan, an opioid overdose reversal medication, and were transported to a local hospital. Union officials suspect a synthetic drug, potentially entering via mail, is responsible for these recurring incidents. The unpredictable nature of synthetic opioids complicates detection and presents ongoing challenges for prison security.

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