05202015 Restricted Status
TERRY E. BRANSTAD, GOVERNOR Kim Reynolds, LT. GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS JERRY BARTRUFF, DIRECTOR IOWA STATE PENITENTIARY NICK LUDWICK, WARDEN MEDIA RELEASE IOWA STATE PENITENTIARY FORT MADISON, IOWA Fort Madison, IA - The Iowa State Penitentiary was placed on restricted movement this morning following receipt of information of a possible security breach. During the process of returning offenders to their housing units, a Corrections Officer was assaulted. The Officer was sent to the Fort Madison Community Hospital for treatment. The facility will remain on restricted movement status until all areas of the institution are searched. The regular visiting schedule will be observed. Due to the ongoing facility search and staff assault, no additional information is available at this time. Rebecca Bowker, Iowa State Penitentiary 319-372-5432 Ext. 1274# The mission of the Iowa Department of Corrections is to: Advance Successful Offender Reentry to Protect the Public, Staff and Offenders from Victimization. (Office) 319-372-5432 – 3 John Bennett Drive, Fort Madison, Iowa 52627 - (FAX) 319-372-6967 www.doc.state.ia.us
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