Infrastructure Nightmares
Introduction to this Topic by the Editor
I need to give you a little background on Perryville so this will be more understandable. This prison was built in the early
Explaining the Shower Picture
This is an accurate sketch of a real shower in “B” yard, Santa Cruz unit. Do you see the loose wires hanging in the lower door jamb? I was told they were “live” because this shower light is still on. I won’t test this theory! I’ve tried to portray all the standing water in front of those wires. All the shower units have standing water because the drains are all plugged.
Standing water = black mold we see everywhere
When inmates complained about the condition of this shower, they just took off the door and left it open. In the shower next to this one (not pictured) is the same filth.
The regulators (hot and cold) will not engage so moving the handle from Hot to Cold does nothing. The temperature the DOC sets is what you get. In the winter the water is cold and in the summer, it’s hot. The water pressure would increase dramatically if they would soak the shower heads in Lime-aWay to remove 50 years of accumulated minerals.
Did Grave Shift Officer ROGERS Walk by Naked Inmate in Medical Distress?
(A group of women on Charley bay tell this alleged incident.) Robin is the name of a stage 4 cancer patient who needs oxygen to survive. Robin had been complaining about a fever the night before, and this could be why in the middle of the night she had thrown off all her clothes. Unfortunately, witnesses allege her oxygen tube was also off, which might explain the groaning they heard from her, and her apparent distress. Robin’s neighbors say, Officer Rogers repeatedly walked passed Robin’s cube during patrols and did not check on Robin even though she was naked and moaning.
One cube mate finally called out, “Hey Rogers, this woman needs medical attention.” they allege the officer said, “I’m going to finish my walk”. When they insisted, Rogers said, ” She’ll just refuse, and I don’t think there’s anyone in medical anyway.”
According to the ladies in C bay, a nurse arrived just before dawn and took Robin to medical. For unexplained reasons, she was brought back to her cube. Then, reportedly, when the morning shift of medical professionals arrived about 7:30am, Robin was wheeled back to medical and then the ambulance showed up at 8:20am to take her to the hospital.
Maricopa County Jail Takes Blind Woman’s Cane! Then Perryville Gives Her a Walker???
Joanna is 100% blind. When she was arrested on an ancient parole violation, she had her collapsible white cane with the red tip, universally recognized as a blind person’s “eyes”. The jail guards took her cane away claiming she could use it as a weapon. How? She can’t see to hit anyone! All those idiots did was TAKE AWAY HER EYES!
We did some research to find out Maricopa allows seeing people keep their canes, but in their infinite wisdom….takes away the blind ones’ cane!? Who could be more stupid than Maricopa jail? Why Perryville prison of course! Instead of getting her blind stick back from the jail, or ordering a new one, OR giving her a wheelchair in the interim, they give her a WALKER! Talk about an IQ of room temperature. The woman is healthy, she doesn’t need a walker…..she needs a cane to see where she’s going. But, no, San Carlos Medical reportedly was reluctant to give her something useful like a wheelchair.
Fortunately for Joanna, her mother is also on San Carlos and she is some raging Mama Bear! When Mom found out her “cub” was being mistreated, Carlos Medical was in a world of hurt:-) Joanna’s mom “acquired” a wheelchair, went to battle with medical when they tried to put her baby in the SNU (special needs unit, again she’s not sick, she’s blind) and roared her displeasure about Joanna not having a cube, and meals delivered until she could get her cane.
Allegedly, the medical department thought Joanna was “faking” being totally blind because when she was in Perryville in 2009, she had sight in one eye. Duh. Nothing can happen in 15 years?? Someone with a brain finally noticed Joanna’s eyes were “nonreactive to light”, that means blind, people.
This has a happy ending…..reportedly, Joanna has a wheelchair, cane is on order, cube is ready, and she will be enrolled in the braille program. Never underestimate a Mother’s love.
SGT. ROBERTS Accused of Hassling Women in the Middle of the Night
(These are only 2 of several alleged incidents received–Ed)
Corianne: “I have PTSD. Last night I had a nightmare so I was sitting up in bed trying to get my breath and settle down. I wanted to go to the bathroom, but my legs were numb, so I leaned against the side of the bed waiting to be able to walk. Sgt. Roberts hit the side of my cube and demanded that I ” lay down”. “Why? I’m getting ready to go to the restroom.” Sgt.ROBERTS said, “Either go to the bathroom or lay down that direct order,” then he does his bull imitation with his feet…..shuffling like he’s going to charge or something. This guy is crazy!”
Amber: “It was about 2 am and I couldn’t sleep, so was sitting up quietly reading my tablet. Suddenly, I hear loud boots scraping on the floor, and there’s Sgt.ROBERTS doing his ‘angry bull’ routine waking up everyone around me. He tells me, ” Lay down or I write you a ticket.” I tell him I’m not doing anything wrong so leave me alone. “You are advised for not doing direct order!” I ignored him and kept reading, as I know policy, and it’s not against the law to have insomnia…who is this asshole and why does he disturb the women all night?”
Naphcare Gives, and Naphcare Takes Away
(Follow up article on "Did Naphcare do something right?") Well, that didn't take long. About 3 weeks ago we announced Naphcare's new continuity of care program, where each inmate was assigned her own " team" of Provider, RN, and CNA. The women were wild with...
The LOL award goes to the Perryville MAILROOM
(Actual word-for-word grievance) "After 10 years of receiving the Arizona Republic newspaper with no problems, I have to write a grievance about an Automotive Directory. There must be someone new in the mailroom, and they simply told him to contraband all 'maps'....
Warning San Carlos: You are attracting negative media attention!
Gosh, we just love tablets:-) Since the media has direct access via email to inmates, they are getting the real TRUTH firsthand about the nefarious dealings going on in prison. We know that Channel 12, 15, and the Arizona Republic newspaper, have been reaching out to...
Aramark: “Just give the women the leftovers!
(In the years we've been reporting on the prison food, this isn't the first time this quote has been documented. We hoped the new vendor, Aramark, would not be sexist, but we were wrong. One of the reasons we think this doesn't change is Aramark hired the same Trinity...
Blanket Punishment, Group Punishment, it’s all the same
Punishing an innocent group of people for someone else's sins is the favorite cudgel of Perryville staff. A lifelong nonsmoker says, "When the smokers leave their butts all over the yard, the DW closes it down to 'punish them'. When the smokers get inside they light...
DOC Bounced So Many Checks Vendors Refuse to Do Their Fundraisers
Can someone please tell us how a government entity with a budget of 1.7 BILLION dollars annually, can bounce checks to companies in the greater Phoenix area? Fundraisers are something the residents look forward to, because it's a way to supplement the meager offerings...
Staff Teacher Calls Inmate’s Children Assholes
(We received copies of 3 grievances alleging this incident at San Carlos Mandatory class) "Our teacher, Ms. McK, had a major meltdown yesterday in class and hasn't returned since. We've been without inmate tutors, who really teach the classes, for several weeks....
Lady veterans: forgotten on the outside, forgotten in Perryville
Earlier this year, the prison finally acknowledged, and honored, women that had served their country. The San Carlos "Finding Freedom Program" began in March of 2024. The premise was great...move all the vets together to improve morale and support within that...
Did Naphcare do something right??
OMG. We received a bunch of communications within the last 24 hours, about Naphcare implementing a new Provider network. Each resident is now assigned her own "team" of Provider, RN, and CNA. She sees her team each time she goes to Medical and her HNR requests are...
Aramark went from grade A to D in one week
Well, Aramark started out good. This outfit is in 35 states so they must have some concept of what they're doing. They are hamstrung of course by things we never knew about, i.e far fewer stoves and ovens necessary for a Carlos population of 1350. And, we had no idea...
Trinity SABOTAGES Aramark!!!
(Hot off the press interview with high-level Carlos kitchen personnel, that alleges these things. Story collaborated by inmate kitchen workers.--Ed.) "Before Trinity left the Carlos kitchen after they were fired by Thornell, they left a little "gift" for their...
Civil Rights Complaint against DW Jones et al
On September 24, 2024, prisoner Sonia Rodriguez, filed a civil rights complaint in The United States District Court against Deputy Warden Jones and 17 others of his staff. The suit alleges 18 staff members of San Carlos Unit, "Prevented legal mail to be delivered to...
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