HDSP Investigating Death of Incarcerated Person as Homicide

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the Nov. 26, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) as a homicide.At approximately 6:13 p.m., HDSP staff observed Incarcerated Person Zachary Barron (BK9931) attacking Incarcerated Person Juan Linares... Read More.

HDSP Officials Investigating Inmate Homicide

SUSANVILLE – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the May 3, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) as a homicide.At 9:31 a.m., two incarcerated people, John Patch and Zachary Harris, allegedly attacked another incarcerated... Read More.

CDCR Investigating Deadly Force Incident at HDSP

SUSANVILLE – The High Desert State Prison (HDSP) Investigative Services Unit, CDCR’s Deadly Force investigation team, and the Lassen County District Attorney’s Office are investigating the death of an incarcerated person who was fatally shot by a correctional officer as he was stabbing another... Read More.

Over a Dozen Injured and 4 Weapons Recovered in HDSP Riot

High Desert State Prison officials have announced an ongoing investigation into the riot that erupted on D Yard early Monday morning.According to authorities, the incident began shortly after 10 a.m. when approximately 50 inmates engaged in a violent altercation within the recreational yard. Despite... Read More.

HDSP Riot Leaves Multiple Injured

A riot at High Desert State Prison has resulted in multiple injuries.A medical helicopter was requested at the prison to transport those injured around 10:30 a.m., yet it is unknown at this time the circumstances of the incident, who the injured are, and to... Read More.

CDCR Honors 3 HDSP Correctional Officers for Bravery

Today, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) will pay tribute to the bravery and heroism of three Correctional Officers from High Desert State Prison (HDSP) during its 38th annual Medal of Valor Ceremony. The ceremony will recognize their unwavering commitment to service... Read More.

5 Injured, 11 Weapons Found in HDSP Altercation

High Desert State Prison is on limited movement after a fight broke out in a day room. Monday evening, around 7 pm, 15 incarcerated became involved in an altercation that started between only a few, according to prison officials. Correctional Officers immediately responded with... Read More.

HDSP Updates on Boiler Incident

High Desert State Prison releases an update on the burst steam pipe that severely injured an engineer and inmate.The stationary engineer and two inmate workers were replacing the hot water pump for one of the dining halls when the shut-off valve burst. With a... Read More.