[MAY 13, 2006]
DIXON -- At approximately 1:45 p.m. Friday the
hostage situation at Dixon Correctional Center came to a peaceful
end. The inmate and staff member received no injuries. The inmate is
in custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Department of Corrections
hostage negotiators had communicated with the inmate since 12:45
p.m. Thursday. The inmate cooperated with the negotiators throughout
this time period. The expertise of the department's negotiation team
should be credited for ending this situation peacefully.
The
investigative process is now under way, with the ultimate goal of
bringing prosecution to the fullest.
The staff member is being treated by medical staff with
precautionary measures.
The Illinois Department of Corrections appreciates everyone's
patience and cooperation during this time, which helped negotiators
accomplish a peaceful ending.
Note: Dixon Correctional Center remains on lockdown status until
further notice.
Dixon Correctional Center has an inmate population of 2,201 of
adult male offenders and staff head count of 635. Dixon Correctional
Center is a Level 3 medium-high-security facility.
