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Fights at Eastern Oregon prison lead to lockdown
By newsregister.com
Published: 05/29/2014

PENDLETON — Fighting erupted at dinnertime at the state prison in Pendleton, and 46 inmates have been placed in disciplinary cells.

The Oregon Department of Corrections said a series of fights broke out about 5:30 p.m. Monday in the dining room, leading to a lockdown in part of the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution.

Melees continued breaking out after dinner, leading to a complete lockdown. One inmate had to leave the grounds for treatment but was returned on Tuesday. Others were treated on-site.

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