Massachusetts

Three Inmates Charged Following Vicious Attack on Correction Officers at Massachusetts Prison

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BOSTON — Massachusetts authorities have charged three inmates in connection with a violent outbreak at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center that left five correction officers severely injured, including one who was stabbed 12 times and suffered a punctured lung. The altercation, which occurred on September 18, underscores ongoing concerns over safety in correctional facilities. The inmates identified … Read more

High-Speed Chase Leads to Arrest of Maine Murder Suspect in Massachusetts After Schools Lock Down

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Pittsfield, Mass. — A 42-year-old man, identified as Richard Keith Thorpe, was arrested early Friday in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, following a tense police chase involving a stolen vehicle. The arrest is connected to the homicide of 39-year-old Virginia Cookson, Thorpe’s ex-girlfriend, who was found deceased in her Bangor, Maine, residence earlier in the week. Authorities in … Read more

Charges Filed Against Three Inmates in Brutal Attack on Correction Officers at Massachusetts Prison

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LANCASTER, Mass. — Three prisoners at the Souza Baranowski Correctional Center in Massachusetts are facing severe charges following a brutal assault on several corrections officers earlier this month. The incident, which culminated in significant injuries to five officers, has sparked heightened concerns over security in state prisons. On the evening of the attack, one officer … Read more

Three Inmates Charged in Stabbing Attack on Correction Officers at Massachusetts Prison

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Lancaster, Mass. — A violent altercation earlier this month at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center has led to serious charges against three inmates, following a brutal attack that hospitalized five correctional officers at the maximum-security facility. Massachusetts authorities announced that the altercation, which involved two officers being stabbed, has intensified concerns over prison safety and officer welfare. … Read more

Guilty Plea Entered in Heartbreaking Case of 5-Year-Old Found Deceased in Massachusetts Park

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Nashua, NH — In a somber turn to a tragic case, the mother of 5-year-old Elijah Lewis, who was found deceased in a Massachusetts park, entered a guilty plea in Hillsborough Superior Court on Thursday. The case, which has captured regional attention, involves serious allegations of abuse and maltreatment that culminated in the young boy’s … Read more

Massachusetts Corrections Department Seeks Union Collaboration to Enhance Prison Safety Following Officer Attacks

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BOSTON — Massachusetts’ Department of Corrections has reached out to the union representing corrections officers, urging cooperation to bolster safety in state prisons following recent violent incidents. The Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center has emerged as a focal point of these discussions, especially after an assault that left five officers injured. Interim Correction Commissioner Shawn Jenkins communicated … Read more

Recent Assault at Souza-Baranowski Highlights Continuing Need for Prison Reform in Massachusetts, Says State Legislator

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Shirley, MA — A recent violent attack at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center, Massachusetts’ maximum-security prison, has triggered renewed calls for comprehensive criminal justice reforms in the state. The incident, involving a brutal assault by inmates on prison guards, underscores persistent issues within the Massachusetts penal system, according to state officials and reform advocates. Rep. Chynah … Read more

Shocking Video Reveals Violent Assault on Correction Officers at Massachusetts Prison

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Boston, MA — A shocking incident recently recorded inside a Massachusetts correctional facility has brought the treatment and safety of correction officers into the spotlight. The video, which was released by a union representing the officers, vividly captures an attack involving several inmates at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley. The altercation, which escalated rapidly, … Read more

Shocking Footage Unveiled: Brutal Assault Inside Massachusetts Prison Captured on Video

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BOSTON, Mass. — Disturbing footage was released this week revealing a brutal attack involving inmates at a Massachusetts correctional facility. The incident, which has sparked substantial discourse on prison safety and inmate conduct, occurred late last month and involved multiple prisoners. The video, made public by the Department of Correction, shows a group of inmates … Read more

Shocking Footage Emerges of Violent Incident Within Massachusetts Correctional Facility

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BOSTON — A disturbing video revealing an attack inside a Massachusetts correctional facility that led to the death of a correctional officer has been released to the public. This graphic video, recorded last month, has since sparked an intense debate over the safety measures and operational procedures currently in place within the state’s prison system. … Read more