Join our community of SUBSCRIBERS and be part of the conversation.

To subscribe, simply enter your email address on our website or click the subscribe button below. Don't worry, we respect your privacy and won't spam your inbox. Your information is safe with us.

32,111FollowersFollow
32,214FollowersFollow
11,243FollowersFollow

Catagories

Company:

Customize Consent Preferences

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.

The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ... 

Always Active

Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

No cookies to display.

Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

No cookies to display.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

No cookies to display.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

No cookies to display.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.

No cookies to display.

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Prison Employee Dies After Exposure to Suspected Fentanyl in Mailroom

 

 

A Federal Bureau of Prisons employee has died after being exposed to an unidentified substance in the mailroom of the U.S. penitentiary in Atwater, California, according to a bureau spokesperson.

Sources informed media that the Bureau of Prisons is investigating whether the substance involved was fentanyl.

On Friday, the employee began feeling unwell after coming into contact with the substance and was immediately taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Another employee who was also exposed to the substance was treated at the hospital and has since been released.

“Our hearts are heavy as we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of our fallen Bureau employee,” a spokesperson for the Bureau of Prisons said. “Out of respect for the family’s privacy and the grief of our Bureau community, we have no further details to share at this time.”

Fentanyl

The Council of Prison Locals, the largest union representing BOP employees, has been advocating for increased safety measures in mailrooms, according to Council President Brandy Moore-White.

Read More: South Africa: Pastor Wielding Machete and Rifles Arrested

In December 2023, Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) introduced a bill that would require the Bureau of Prisons to electronically scan all mail entering its facilities. The bill is currently stalled in the Judiciary Committee, and it is unclear what the current mail handling procedures are.

Follow Us On Social Media:
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
Twitter

All Catagories

Scratch & Win
Show