Responding to questions from LassenNews.com, a spokesperson from the California Department of Corrections provided us with this information
“CDCR can confirm that a correctional officer assigned to High Desert State Prison was arrested on Dec. 9, 2024, while on guard duty at a Reno hospital. As the incident unfolded, CDCR took measures to ensure the officer was removed from his post, his weapon was secured and brought on an additional officer to maintain security … CDCR is conducting its own internal investigation into the officer’s conduct.”
The officer allegedly was booked was booked into the Washoe County Jail on two charges — possession of a gun while under the influence of alchol/drugs and possession of 14 grams of drugs.
LassenNews.com will continue to look into this story.
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