Inmate-on-Inmate Assault Leaves Two Dead at Lawton Correctional Facility

LAWTON, Okla. – A tragic incident at the Lawton Correctional Facility on Friday resulted in the deaths of two inmates and left several others injured due to an inmate-on-inmate assault. The facility, owned by the GEO Group, confirmed that the altercation involved multiple inmates on May 10. According to a spokesperson for the GEO Group, two inmates lost their lives in the assault, with several others sustaining injuries, including one officer who suffered minor wounds. …

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Psychiatric Facility Operator Cited Again for Failure to Protect Employees from Violent Patient Attacks

Melbourne, Florida – The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has taken action against Circles of Care Inc., a provider of psychiatric and rehabilitation services, for the third time in five years. The organization was cited for safety violations following violent patient attacks resulting in worker fatalities and injuries. OSHA’s recent citation against Circles of Care includes a “repeat” violation and an “other-than-serious” violation for failing to implement adequate safety measures to protect staff from …

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Truck Explosion Injures Workers at Pickering Waste Facility

PICKERING, ONTARIO – An explosion at a waste facility in Pickering resulted in four workers sustaining minor burns on Tuesday afternoon. Durham Regional Police along with Pickering Fire Department swiftly responded to the incident at a GFL Environmental Inc. site on 1070 Toy Avenue following the explosion. Three of the injured workers were promptly taken to local hospitals for treatment, as confirmed by the police. A representative from GFL Environmental Inc. expressed that there were …

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Explosion Reported at Poet Biorefining Facility in Leipsic Prompts Emergency Response

LEIPSIC, Ohio – First responders were called to the Poet Biorefining facility in Leipsic after reports of an explosion. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office coordinator confirmed that emergency crews were dispatched to the plant, located at 3875 state Route 65, at 10:54 a.m. on Tuesday, but no further details were immediately available. The Poet Biorefining plant in Leipsic is known for producing 90 million gallons of bioethanol annually, according to information from the company’s website. …

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Santa Paula Waste Facility Permit Revoked After Decade-Long Battle

Santa Paula, California – After nearly a decade of concern and legal battles, residents of Santa Paula, California, breathed a sigh of relief following the Ventura County Board of Supervisors’ unanimous vote on March 26. The decision marked the end of a long-standing issue stemming from a tragic incident at the Santa Clara Waste Water Co. processing plant in 2014. The 2014 explosion at the industrial facility resulted in a dire emergency for the community …

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Murderer Sentenced to Life in Prison for Brutal Attack at Marijuana Growing Facility

Mission, British Columbia – A B.C. man has been sentenced to life in prison for a brutal attack that took place almost four years ago at a marijuana growing facility in Mission. The incident, which occurred on Gunn Avenue in August 2020, involved one fatality and the confinement and assault of four individuals. The perpetrator, identified as Van Nguyen, set the house on fire before fleeing the scene and disposing of his weapons. Although the …

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Exploding Vape Facility Raises Concerns for Clinton Township Residents

Clinton Township, Michigan residents are seeking answers following an explosion and fire at a vape warehouse facility that occurred two weeks ago. Concerned citizens addressed the Township Board of Trustees on March 18, 2024, to inquire about the incident and its repercussions. During the meeting, residents raised questions about the individuals involved in the explosion, expressing a desire to know if anyone had been arrested in connection to the incident. Others requested more transparency from …

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Explosion Injures 16 SWAT Officers During Training Exercise in California Sheriff’s Facility

Irvine, California – An explosion at the FBI Special Agent Jerry Crowe Regional Tactical Training Facility in Irvine sent 16 SWAT officers to hospitals during a joint exercise with the bomb squad, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department reported. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, March 13, resulted in ambulance transportation for 15 officers, while one officer drove himself to the hospital. Among the injured officers, one underwent surgery for leg injuries, two sustained superficial leg …

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Explosion at FBI Training Facility in Irvine Leaves 16 Injured – Shocking Incident Unfolds

IRVINE, Calif. – A total of 16 individuals sustained injuries in an explosion at an FBI training facility. The incident occurred at the facility in Irvine, California, leaving law enforcement personnel and civilians affected. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation by authorities. Numerous emergency response teams rushed to the scene to provide immediate medical assistance to those injured in the explosion. The injured individuals were promptly transported to nearby medical facilities for …

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Explosion at FBI Facility Leaves 16 SWAT Officers Injured, Investigation Underway

Houston, Texas – At least 16 SWAT officers were injured in an explosion at an FBI facility in Houston on Wednesday. The blast occurred during a law enforcement training exercise, causing significant damage to the building and leaving several officers hospitalized with various injuries. Local authorities are working to determine the cause of the explosion as investigations continue. The injured officers were rushed to nearby hospitals for medical treatment, with some in critical condition. The …

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