Washington State Penitentiary

State Corrections Officer Accused of Child Rape
State Corrections Officer Accused of Child Rape
State Corrections Officer Accused of Child Rape
DAYTON (AP) — A Washington state corrections officer is accused of child rape and child molestation in Columbia County. The Union Bulletin reports that 33-year-old Benjamin G. Smith, of Dayton, was arrested at his home Monday. Smith was charged in Columbia County Superior Court with third-degree rape of a child, as well as second- and third-degree child molestation...
Prison Restrictions in Place After Inmate Brawls
Prison Restrictions in Place After Inmate Brawls
Prison Restrictions in Place After Inmate Brawls
WALLA WALLA (AP) — A unit at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla remains on restricted movement following three recent inmate fights. The Union-Bulletin reports that restricted movement means activities such as recreation time and showers are suspended for inmates...
Prison Unit on Lockdown After 2 Fights; 1 Inmate Injured
Prison Unit on Lockdown After 2 Fights; 1 Inmate Injured
Prison Unit on Lockdown After 2 Fights; 1 Inmate Injured
WALLA WALLA, Wash. (AP) — Two large fights led to a lockdown at the Washington State Penitentiary Walla Walla. Prison spokeswoman Shari Hall tells the Union-Bulletin that the fights happened about an hour apart on Christmas morning. Both were in the outside recreation yard at the prison's West Complex...
Inmate Sues Prison Over Dentures Policy
Inmate Sues Prison Over Dentures Policy
Inmate Sues Prison Over Dentures Policy
SPOKANE (AP) — An inmate is suing the Washington State Penitentiary over claims that prison officials refused to provide him with dentures after he underwent an operation to have most of his teeth removed. The Spokesman-Review reports Jimmy de la Mater's lawsuit says he suffered intestinal pain after being forced to eat soft food...