SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The South Dakota State Penitentiary and Jameson Annex in Sioux Falls went into lockdown status at 11:30 Sunday night. The Department of Corrections isn’t saying what led up to the higher security measure.
According to a release from the Department of Corrections, the length of the lockdown is unknown. During the lockdown, phone service will be managed for inmates.
All visits are canceled during this time. However, attorney visits won’t be affected, according to the release.
One parent who has a son in prison told us today by phone that the lack of communication is frustrating for the families.
We checked with the Attorney general’s office today. They say the cases against the inmates are currently making their way through the court system and range from aggravated assault to reckless burning and property damage.
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In July there was unrest at the Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield. The Department of Corrections called it a fight, and said six people were injured. The inmates told us it was a gang war and blamed a lack of supervision because they claim the prison is understaffed.