U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Inmate Investigative Report

Institution:

Case Number:

Investigation Type:

Yazoo City USP

YAP-20-0076

Investigative / Incident

Staff Involved:

Inmates Involved:

Others Involved:

Register Number Name Role

19200085 MENDOZA, ALFREDO Assailant

76696004 MENDOZA-ALMENDAREZ, LUIS Assailant

Name Title

**No information was found for the given criteria.**

Name Title

**No information was found for the given criteria.**

Investigator: Del Valle, Miguel Date: 8/11/2020 9:01:49 AM CST

Captain:

Associate Warden:

BROWN, LARON

THOMAS, ALBERT

Warden: THOMAS, ALBERT

Date: 9/1/2020 9:29:21 AM CST

Date: 9/4/2020 7:23:36 AM CST

Date: 9/4/2020 7:26:53 AM CST

CMC: SINGLETON, LISA Date: 8/28/2020 8:18:27 AM CST

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Summary:

On August 10, 2020, at approximately 6:43 PM, staff called for assistance via radio for an inmate on inmate fight

with weapons in Unit M-1. Staff advised of a deployment of two (2), two (2) second bursts of O.C, which approved

effective after the second burst. Upon staff arrival, both inmate Mendoza, Alfredo, Reg. No. 19200-085, and inmate

Mendoza-Almendarez, Luis, Reg. No. 76696-004, had ceased fighting and were laying on the ground with their

hands behind their backs. Both inmates were placed in hand restraints and removed from the affected area without

further incident. Inmate Mendoza, Alfredo, Reg. No. 19200-085, was physically and visually searched, searched

with a metal detector, decontaminated, medically assessed for minor abrasions, searched via the secure pass, and

placed in the Special Housing Unit without further incident. Inmate Mendoza-Almendarez, Luis, Reg. No. 76696-

004, was physically and visually searched, searched with a metal detector, decontaminated, medically assessed,

and escorted to an outside hospital for further treatment due to receiving lacerations to his head and facial area.

Inmate Mendoza-Almendarez, Luis, Reg. No. 76696-004, returned to the institution and was placed in the Special

Housing Unit without further incident. There were no staff injuries reported during this incident.

Inmate Data:

Name: 19200085 - MENDOZA, ALFREDO

Role: Assailant Age: 38 Race: WHITE

Charges:

Security Level:

Facility Arrival Date:

STGs:

Custody Level:

Projected Release Date:

CIMs:

LOW

10/13/2018

IN

9/6/2028

Description Sentencing District

18:2251(A) PRODUCTION OF CHILD

PORNOGRAPHY CT.2

WASHINGTON, EASTERN DISTRICT

18:922(G)(1) FELON IN POSSESSION OF A

FIREARM CT.1

WASHINGTON, EASTERN DISTRICT

NORTENOS GANG MEMBER No CIMs Found

SEX OFFENDER

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Name: 76696004 - MENDOZA-ALMENDAREZ, LUIS

Role: Assailant Age: 48 Race: WHITE

Charges:

Security Level:

Facility Arrival Date:

STGs:

Custody Level:

Projected Release Date:

CIMs:

MEDIUM

10/13/2018

IN

7/23/2025

Description Sentencing District

18:922(G)(1)FELON IN POSSESSION OF A

FIREARM & AMMUNITION,CT.1 8:1326(A)

ILLEGAL ALIEN FOUND IN THE UNITED

STATES FOLLOWING DEPORTATION, CT.3.

18:1542 FALSE STATEMENT IN A

PASSPORT APPLICATION, CT.4.

CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL DISTRICT

21:846 CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS AND

DISTRIBUTE COCAINE AND HEROIN

OHIO, NORTHERN DISTRICT

ASSAULT-CORRECTIONAL SEPARATION

POSTED PICTURE CARD FILE

SURENOS GANG DROP

Victim Statements:

**No information was found for the given criteria.**

Assailant Statements:

On August 13, 2020, at approximately 1:16 PM, SIS staff spoke with inmate Mendoza, Alfredo, Reg. No. 19200-085, in reference

to the incident with inmate Mendoza-Almendarez, Luis, Reg. No. 76696-004. Inmate Mendoza stated, “Inmate MendozaAlmendarez, Luis, runs background checks on inmates. He calls someone from outside to verify us. He is playing active. Ask

inmates from cell 229 Mendez and Bosch, ( Mendez, Juan Reg. No. 18233-075 and Bosch, Andy Reg. No. 69128-018), about the

background checks. I used to have a good relationship with inmate Mendoza-Almendarez. Once he knew about my sex offender

charge, he changed the way he treated me. I asked some favors to him and he told me “I can’t”, while he do it for other inmates.

I got tired; he barely speaks with me in the cell. We cannot live together. We tried to move but our counselor did not allow us to."

Housing Unit, Special (SHU)

Interviewee:

Interviewer:

Date: Location:

19200085 - MENDOZA, ALFREDO

DEL VALLE, MIGUEL

8/13/2020 1:16 PM

Title: SIS

On August 13, 2020, at approximately 2:40 PM, SIS staff spoke with inmate Mendoza-Almendarez, Luis, Reg. No. 76696-004, in

reference to the incident with inmate Mendoza, Alfredo, Reg. No. 19200-085. Inmate Mendoza-Almendarez stated, “I was using

the computer when I felt something hit my head. Inmate Mendoza, Alfredo, assaulted me. I was defending myself. I don’t

remember clearly what happened. I just tried to remove his lock. I don’t know why he did it. We do not speak to each other in

our cell. Three months ago, Mendoza, Alfredo, was looking me bad because he stated I was calling others for information. We

cannot live together on the same compound. A long time ago, we tried to move to different cells, and our counselor did not allow

it."

Housing Unit, Special (SHU)

Interviewee:

Interviewer:

Date: Location:

76696004 - MENDOZA-ALMENDAREZ, LUIS

DEL VALLE, MIGUEL

8/13/2020 2:40 PM

Title: SIS

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Factual Findings:

Other Statements:

On August 13, 2020, at approximately 12:24 PM, SIS staff spoke with inmate Cruz, Osvaldo, Reg. No. 54641-177, in reference to

the incident with inmate Mendoza-Almendarez, Luis Reg. No. 76696-004 and inmate Mendoza, Alfredo, Reg. No. 19200-085.

Inmate Cruz stated, “Both inmates don’t get along. I heard that they tried to move to different cells, but they couldn’t. “

Lieutenant's Office

Interviewee:

Interviewer:

Date: Location:

54641177 - CRUZ, OSVALDO

DEL VALLE, MIGUEL

8/13/2020 12:24 PM

Title: SIS

On August 13, 2020, at approximately 12:30 PM, SIS staff spoke with inmate Freedland, Benjamin, Reg. No. 72119-066, in

reference to the incident with inmate Mendoza-Almendarez, Luis, Reg. No. 76696-004, and inmate Mendoza, Alfredo, Reg. No.

19200-085. Inmate Freedland stated, “All I know is they tried to move to different cells because they have animosity built up,

while they lived in the same cell.”

Lieutenant's Office

Interviewee:

Interviewer:

Date: Location:

72119066 - FREEDLAND, BENJAMIN

DEL VALLE, MIGUEL

8/13/2020 12:30 PM

Title: SIS

**No item information was found for the given criteria.**

Type Subtype File Name Original Entered By

SIS interview notes

Statements & Written

Memorandums

Investigator Notes SIS interview notes.pdf TF46220

Inmate drop note

Statements & Written

Memorandums

Drop Note drop note.pdf TF46220

Conclusion:

Based on the information contained in this report, there is sufficient evidence to verify inmate Mendoza, Alfredo,

Reg. No. 19200-085, did fight with inmate Mendoza, Luis Reg. No. 76696-004, and used a weapon in the process.

A review of PELCO video footage, Cam 192 M-1, Day Room 1, was conducted on August 10, 2020. At minute

6.42.23, the PELCO camera system shows inmate Mendoza, Alfredo striking inmate Mendoza-Almendarez, Luis, in

the head with a pad lock inside a white towel multiple times. Furthermore, at minute 6.42.34, both inmates were

observed in a fighting stance. Inmate Mendoza-Almendarez, Luis, was observed swinging at inmate Mendoza,

Alfredo, with a closed fist while pulling his hair. Both inmates were observed fighting with each other while on the

floor.

This investigator determined releasing inmate Mendoza, Alfredo into General Population would result in further

violence, due to the lingering hostility he holds against inmate Mendoza-Almendarez, Luis. This conclusion is based

on statements from inmate Mendoza, Alfredo along with the fight that took place. Both inmate have already received

an Incident Report (IR No.3423839 and IR. No. 34233840) for Code 201, (Fighting with another person), due to staff

observing the inmates fighting in the day room area. Furthermore, inmate Mendoza, Alfredo received an Incident

Report for Code 104, (Possessing a Dangerous Weapon).

This conclusion is based on footage reviewed on the PELCO Camera System, the evidence in the inmate

photographs, medical assessments and self-admission by the inmates. Additionally, based on the inmate interviews,

they are harboring animosity towards each other and cannot co-exist on the same compound.

Recommendation:

It is this investigator's recommendation inmate Mendoza, Alfredo, Reg. No. 19200-085, receive a CMC Assignment

of Separation from inmate Mendoza, Luis, Reg. No. 76696-004, and be transferred to another institution

commensurate with his security and programming needs. This recommendation is due to the fact inmate Mendoza,

Alfredo, struck inmate Mendoza-Almendarez, Luis, with a weapon (inmate padlock in a sock) and still has ongoing

hostility towards inmate Mendoza, Luis. If inmate Mendoza, Alfredo were released to general population, further

violence could occur, which would jeopardize the safety of both staff and inmates, and interfere with the secure and

orderly running of the institution. It is further recommended inmate Mendoza, Luis, be ordered to enter general

population at USP Yazoo City upon completion of any disciplinary sanctions received. If he refuses to enter general

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It is this investigator's recommendation inmate Mendoza, Alfredo, Reg. No. 19200-085, receive a CMC Assignment

of Separation from inmate Mendoza, Luis, Reg. No. 76696-004, and be transferred to another institution

commensurate with his security and programming needs. This recommendation is due to the fact inmate Mendoza,

Alfredo, struck inmate Mendoza-Almendarez, Luis, with a weapon (inmate padlock in a sock) and still has ongoing

hostility towards inmate Mendoza, Luis. If inmate Mendoza, Alfredo were released to general population, further

violence could occur, which would jeopardize the safety of both staff and inmates, and interfere with the secure and

orderly running of the institution. It is further recommended inmate Mendoza, Luis, be ordered to enter general

population at USP Yazoo City upon completion of any disciplinary sanctions received. If he refuses to enter general

population, an Incident Report for Refusing Programs Assignment (306) should be generated and issued.

This case will be presented to the local supervisory attorney for possible prosecution due to the extensive injuries

inmate Mendoza-Almendarez, Luis, received from inmate Mendoza,Alfredo, which required outside medical

attention.

CIMS Separation Warranted: Yes

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