DECATUR TOWNSHIP – A statement was released today detailing a physical altercation among inmates Saturday at the Moshannon Valley Correctional Center in Decatur Township.
The following statement was received by GANT News from Pablo E. Paez, vice president, corporate relations, GEO Group Inc.:
“On Saturday, June 10, 2017, an incident involving a group of inmates occurred at the Moshannon Valley Correctional Center. Specifically, a small group of inmates were engaged in a physical altercation on the recreation yard.
“Four inmates received injuries requiring outside medical treatment at local community hospitals; none of the injuries sustained were life-threatening.
“The incident was quickly contained and with no staff injuries noted. The facility will remain on lock down status as we work towards resuming normal operations.
“All inmates are accounted for and the safety and security of the institution was not impacted and there was no threat to the local community.” 
