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Wildfire Quickly Knocked Down Near High Desert State Prison

Tuesday, July 2

Quick work from allied agencies knocked down a 2-acre wildfire near High Desert State Prison on Monday evening.Around 7:43 p.m., fire crews from the prison spotted smoke and quickly responded, calling for more units to assist. The fire grew another quarter acre in size... Read More.

High Desert State Prison Officials Investigating the Death of an Incarcerated Person as a Homicide

Friday, June 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 27, 2024 CONTACT: CDCR PRESS OFFICE [email protected] –California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the June 27, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) as a homicide.At 12:34 a.m., officers were conducting security rounds... Read More.

Alturas Man Sentenced to Prison for First-Degree Murder: Noted as a Victory for Justice in the Case of Murdered Pit River Tribal Man

Friday, May 3

52 year old, Jarrett Bleu Rucker of Alturas will face 26 years to life for the first-degree murder of Milton "Yogi" McGarva, a member of the Pit River Tribe, in a conviction by jury, handed down on February 27th as announced California Attorney General... Read More.

Westwood Man Sentenced to Two Consecutive 25-to-life Prison Terms for the Sexual Abuse of Children

Friday, February 9

In a case update from Lassen County’s District Attorney’s Office, Westwood man Robert Cox, Jr., 35, has been sentenced to two consecutive 25-to-life prison terms for sexually abusing two minors under 14. Convicted in July, the crimes occurred almost five years before the case... Read More.

High Desert State Prison Breaks Barriers: Inmates and Staff Unite to Spread Holiday Cheer and Support Local Community

Thursday, December 14

Prison officials say, “Every year, HDSP staff organizes events both inside the prison walls and in the community. Within the walls, staff assists those incarcerated with organizing food, photographing sales, walks and runs. Local vendors provide food and products, and over 800 inmates participate... Read More.

A Jury Finds a High Desert State Prison Inmate Guilty of Attempted Murder of a Correctional Officer

Thursday, September 7

The jury delivered the guilty verdict against Raul Torres Serrano, an inmate at High Desert State Prison (HDSP), for the willful, deliberate, and premeditated attempted murder of the correctional officer during an incident that happened on May 8, 2019.The jury also convicted Serrano on... Read More.

High Desert State Prison Investigates Inmate Death as Homicide

Monday, August 28

An incarcerated person's death at High Desert State Prison is being investigated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials as a homicide.On August 26, two inmates, Jesse E. Diaz and Jose A. Nava, allegedly attacked another inmate, Alexander J. Jasso, using... Read More.

High Desert State Prison Highlights Community Involvement

Friday, May 26

Outside the prison walls, the incarcerated and staff come together to help the community.In the last few months, High Desert State Prison (HDSP) staff helped the popular and community-centered Holiday with a Hero Program by donating sports equipment for kids.The program brings together Lassen... Read More.

High Desert State Prison Investigates Inmate Homicide

Monday, May 22

SUSANVILLE — California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the May 20, 2023 death of an incarcerated person at High Desert State Prison (HDSP) as a homicide.At approximately 6:40 p.m., HDSP staff observed incarcerated people Pedro Ayon and Brandon Martinez assaulting... Read More.

City to Hear Findings from Professor’s Study on Prison Closure

Monday, May 15

A professor who studied the impacts of the closure of the California Correctional Center, CCC, will share his findings with the city. In June of last year, the City Council showed support for research to be conducted regarding the effects of prison closures on... Read More.

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Wildfire Quickly Knocked Down Near High Desert State Prison

High Desert State Prison Officials Investigating the Death of an Incarcerated Person as a Homicide

Alturas Man Sentenced to Prison for First-Degree Murder: Noted as a Victory for Justice in the Case of Murdered Pit River Tribal Man

Westwood Man Sentenced to Two Consecutive 25-to-life Prison Terms for the Sexual Abuse of Children

High Desert State Prison Breaks Barriers: Inmates and Staff Unite to Spread Holiday Cheer and Support Local Community

A Jury Finds a High Desert State Prison Inmate Guilty of Attempted Murder of a Correctional Officer

High Desert State Prison Investigates Inmate Death as Homicide

High Desert State Prison Highlights Community Involvement

High Desert State Prison Investigates Inmate Homicide

City to Hear Findings from Professor’s Study on Prison Closure

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