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April 7, 2026
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Multiple Correction Officers Injured in Separate Incidents at New York Prisons: Several correction officers were hurt in two separate incidents at New York correctional facilities, raising concerns about staff safety. At Mohawk Correctional Facility in Rome, three officers and two National Guardsmen required hospitalization after exposure to an unknown substance brought in by a visitor, with one officer placed in intensive care. Authorities are still investigating the substance. In a separate episode at Coxsackie Correctional Facility, a convicted inmate attacked a female officer in the mess hall with a broken pen. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Apr 7)
January 23, 2026
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Warning Shot Fired by Officer During Christmas Day Fight at Coxsackie Prison: A violent altercation involving nine inmates on Christmas Day at Coxsackie Correctional Facility led to a correction officer firing a warning shot. The incident began when a group of inmates ignored repeated commands to stop fighting, prompting officers to use OC spray and physical restraint. As the situation escalated with more inmates moving toward staff, high winds made chemical agents less effective, necessitating the warning shot. Order was restored after the shot and no staff injuries were reported. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Jan 23)