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Pelican Bay State Prison Officials Investigating the Death of an Incarcerated Person as a Homicide

Tuesday, March 10

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the death of an incarcerated person at Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) as a homicide. On March 9, 2026, at approximately 2 p.m., staff found Gabriel Otero, 33, unresponsive. Staff immediately initiated life-saving measures... Read More.

Pelican Bay State Prison Officials Investigating the Death of an Incarcerated Person as a Homicide

Tuesday, November 4

CRESCENT CITY – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the Nov. 2, 2025, death of an incarcerated person at Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) as a homicide. At approximately 12:30 p.m., Rodrigo Gomez was allegedly assaulted by incarcerated persons Raul... Read More.

Search Underway for Inmate Who Walked Away from Pelican Bay State Prison

Monday, July 21

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are searching for an incarcerated person who walked away from the minimum-support facility at Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) on Friday, July 18, 2025. At approximately 11:50 p.m. officials were alerted that incarcerated person Jamie R. Watson... Read More.

Pelican Bay State Prison Officer Attacked, Investigation Underway

Friday, January 31

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the alleged attempted homicide of a peace officer at Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP). On Jan. 30, 2025, at approximately 7:15 a.m., incarcerated persons Jose Gonzalez, Richard Wilson, and Luis Torres, attacked a supervising Correctional Officer... Read More.