SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Two fights involving inmates at the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem have left 11 prisoners in segregation and led prison officials to temporarily cancel visits and evening activities.
The prison says some of the inmates involved suffered minor injuries. No staffers were hurt.
Prison spokeswoman Michelle Dodson says prison staff used chemical spray to halt a multiple inmate fight in the dining room during Wednesday’s lunch. After that, 11 inmates were taken to disciplinary segregation.
Another fight broke out Wednesday afternoon in the receiving and discharge area as four inmates were being taken to another facility.
Prison officials canceled afternoon visits and evening activities. The fights are under investigation.
