TUMWATER – On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, an incarcerated patient of the Washington state correctional system passed away due to COVID-19.
Mr. Bueno had been housed in long-term minimum custody at the Medium Security Complex of Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (CRCC) in Connell, Wash.
“The health and safety of the incarcerated individuals, the community and our staff remains our top priority.”
On June 11, 2020, the CRCC Medium Security Complex was placed on restricted movement to further contain the spread of COVID-19 across the incarcerated population and staff.
On June 17, 2020, the facility announced plans to test all staff within the facility and incarcerated individuals housed at the Medium Security Complex.
