California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating the alleged attempted homicide of a peace officer at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Center.
About 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 2025, inmate Nelson Barrera allegedly used an improvised weapon to stab an officer, striking the officer’s protective vest twice. The officer was able to leave the area and call for assistance. Staff immediately responded and blocked Barrera in his cell.
The injured officer was treated and medically cleared at the institution and is resting at home.
Staff made several unsuccessful attempts to persuade Barrera to relinquish the weapon…