IRMA, WI (WSAU-WAOW) The Department of Corrections confiscated several items from inmates at the Lincoln Hills Youth Prison following a contraband search from late October. Extra guards were called in and the facility was placed on lockdown during the search.
At the time there were concerns that razor blades and drill bits were missing, which could be used as weapons.
WAOW NewsLine Nine reports that the following banned items were found during the sweep:
- Charcoal lighter fluid
- Screwdrivers
- Putty knife
- Markers
- Toothbrush with sharp end
- Metal spoon
- Screws
- Cheese slicer
- Toilet paper holder
- Knife
- Metal bars
- Glass jars
- Bath and Body Works wall flower
- Bottle of Mountain Dew
- Pornography
- RocksPencils
- Flash drives
- Headphones
- Hygiene products
- Door handles
- Modified combs
- Unknown substances
- Cards
- National Geographic magazines
- Bracelets
- Medication
According to the Interim Superintendent of Lincoln Hills, this was the first search of its kind at the youth prison. The state Department of Corrections said inmates were disciplined appropriately.
There’s a separate report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that an inmate at Lincoln Hills stole a cellephone from an unlocked office, and used it for an extended period of time. The state-issued phone was taken from corrections unit manager Rick Peterson’s office, and was missing for more than a week.
The newspaper reported that an inmate used the cellphone to take selfies, to make phone calls, and to post on Facebook live.
