USP Pollock: In the news

Every piece of coverage I've collected on USP Pollock, newest first. Local reporters catch things the BOP never announces, so this is often the closest thing to a public record the facility has. Links go to the original outlets.

2026

Aug 4, 2026 Daniel Paul Blanks, Serving Life for Kidnapping and Murder, Dies at USP Pollock in Louisiana 96.5 KPEL Other
Aug 3, 2026 Inmate serving life sentence dies after being found unresponsive at Pollock federal prison KLFY.com Other
Aug 3, 2026 Inmate serving life sentence dies after being found unresponsive at Pollock federal prison - WNTZ-TV FOX 48 WNTZ-TV FOX 48 Other
Aug 3, 2026 Death investigation at United States Penitentiary Pollock KALB | News Channel 5 Other

2025

Apr 24, 2025 Inmate dies following altercation at USP Pollock in Louisiana BNO News Other
Feb 7, 2025 Death at USP Pollock - klax-tv.com klax-tv.com Other

2024

Mar 7, 2024 Inmate sentenced additional 18+ years for assaulting Pollock prison guards KALB | News Channel 5

2022

Jul 14, 2022 Inmate death reported at United States Penitentiary Pollock KALB | News Channel 5
Jan 22, 2022 Search on for inmate missing from minimum security prison in Pollock KALB | News Channel 5
The phrase 'minimum security' matters here. A missing inmate from a camp is generally a walkaway, not a perimeter breach.

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