ARKANSAS — Several inmates have reportedly taken over a portion of the ‘Tucker Unit’ maximum security prison in Tucker, Arkansas.
A public information officer told KTHV, there are ‘three correctional officers currently in the area where these inmates have control of the keys and doors.’
Few details were available.
#BREAKING: 6 inmates take over a portion of Tucker Max prison, 3 correction officers reportedly hostage
— Dawn Scott (@dawnerscott) August 7, 2017
Guards are outside Tucker max where 6 inmates are holding 3 corrections officers and controlling a portion of the prison. @KATVNews pic.twitter.com/aJZms7K7hN
— Chris May (@KATVChrisMay) August 7, 2017
The Tucker Unit is a prison in Tucker, Dudley Lake Township, unincorporated Jefferson County, Arkansas
