Scott Peterson Injured in Prison Altercation During Pickleball Game

Scott Peterson, who is serving a life sentence at Mule Creek State Prison in California, was reportedly injured following an altercation with another inmate while playing pickleball. The incident, which occurred near his housing unit, left Peterson with minor injuries. Prison officials confirmed the... Read More.

Pelican Bay State Prison Officer Attacked, Investigation Underway

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.

North Kern State Prison Inmate Death Investigated as Homicide

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the Jan. 29, 2025, death of an incarcerated person at North Kern State Prison as a homicide.At 5:04 p.m., officers were conducting security rounds when they found incarcerated person Enrique Gomeztagle unresponsive in his cell.... Read More.

Attempted Homicide of High Desert Prison Officer Sparks Investigation

Officials at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) are investigating an attack on a peace officer as an attempted homicide, following a violent incident in the facility earlier this week.It happened on the morning of November 20, 2024, when incarcerated individual Deandre Howard allegedly attacked... Read More.

Guilty Verdict in 2019 High Desert State Prison Murder Case

Lassen County’s District Attorney’s Office says HDSP inmate Russell James McAllister was found guilty on July 18, 2024, of first-degree murder for the killing of a fellow inmate in 2019 McAllister was also convicted of possessing a weapon while incarcerated.McAllister has been in state... Read More.