Inmate Assaults Guard at George Hill Correctional Facility

URGENT UPDATE: A violent incident at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility has escalated tensions, as authorities confirm that inmate Cameron Price, 24, has been charged with attacking a guard during a meal service on January 28, 2024. This shocking assault highlights ongoing safety concerns within the facility.

According to the Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division, the altercation began around 11 a.m. when a correctional officer attempted to serve meal trays. When the officer opened the cell door for Price, he immediately lunged at the officer, striking him multiple times with closed fists. The struggle continued on the ground until additional guards responded to the code black emergency alert. The officer suffered several facial scratches and a large lump near his eye.

In a troubling context, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections reported that there were 278 assaults in Delaware County’s prison during 2024, with 146 involving inmates on staff. These alarming statistics underscore the challenges faced by correctional facilities, where approximately 80 percent of inmates reportedly have mental health issues, with 60 percent experiencing severe conditions.

In a separate incident, authorities have charged another inmate, Santo Dominic Primerano, 24, with possessing a weapon within the prison. On February 1, Primerano was being searched when he dropped a jail-manufactured weapon—a sharpened piece of metal with a cloth handle—in the shower area. He is currently awaiting trial for aggravated assault connected to a November 2025 incident in Ridley Township.

The surge in violence and weapon possession in correctional facilities raises urgent questions about the safety of both staff and inmates. As investigations continue, officials are expected to reassess security measures to prevent further incidents. The community is on high alert as they await additional updates regarding these serious assaults.

This developing story reflects broader issues within the correctional system, prompting calls for reform and increased mental health support for inmates. Stay tuned as more details emerge.