Printer Friendly
Email to a Friend
Leavenworth Penitentiary on Lockdown
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) - The U.S. Penitentiary in Leavenworth is on lockdown after two separate fights broke out.
Penitentiary officials say in a news release the lockdown was declared Sunday evening after a fight in one of the housing units. Another fight occurred earlier in the day in the recreation yard.
Both fights were quickly contained and involved only a few inmates.
Officials say security was never breached during the fights. No staff members were injured and two inmates suffered only minor injuries.
No programs will be held and no visiting will be allowed until the lockdown ends.
© Associated Press
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Doniphan Co search warrant leads to 3 arrests
Horton truck driver seriously injured in Monday wreck
Sex crimes charges hold Atchison teen
Fleeing, drugs, hold Atchison man
Attempted bike escape earns prison stay
Atchison's USD 409 names new Superintendent
Falls City Officials respond to criticism
ATCH CO SO seeks tips regarding stolen motorcycle
Former 1st District Legislative candidate wins defamation case
Third day Superintendent candidate named by USD 409
USD 415 to begin alternative education program
Expansion of Atchison skatepark planned
NioCorp to begin 12-week drilling program
Olathe woman arrested in Jackson Co on drug charges
Hiawatha City Commission approves fireworks on trial basis
Longtime Sabetha Fire Chief to retire
Two new members appointed to Brown Co Planning Commission
USD 409's Honeywell named as superintendent finalist
LATEST STORIES
Spring cleaning time in the city of Horton
Summer EBT cards being distributed in Nebraska
Early morning power outage planned for Falls City
MO Congressman Graves critical of USPS
Grant apps for Falls City Amphitheater project denied
Jackson Heights names new MS/HS Principal
Seatbelt surveys coming to local counties
Commission approves bid for chip sealing county roadways
Hiawatha, Ks 66434