On Tues., March 2 inmates at Fenbrook Institution were placed under lockdown status, so the staff could search the facility.

The warden ordered the search following the interception of weapons and information that there was contraband within the institution. Searching of the institution is ongoing, and normal institutional operations are suspended until the search is done. Visits are suspended until the search is complete.

The lockdown has been put in place to facilitate a search of the facility while ensuring the continued safety and security of the public, staff and inmates.