Telfair State Prison warden stabbed by inmate during disturbance; facility on lockdown.

A warden at Telfair State Prison in Georgia was stabbed by an inmate during a disturbance, as prison staff attempted to remove contraband from a dorm. Warden Andrew McFarlane was treated for superficial wounds and is expected to recover. The facility remains on lockdown as authorities continue their investigation. The inmate responsible for the attack may face prosecution, and Telfair State Prison, which houses some of Georgia's most dangerous offenders, has been reported as one of the worst-staffed prisons in the state.

March 20, 2024
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