Fentanyl Found at Oregon Prison, Exposes Worker During Cell Search

Suspected fentanyl found in prison cell search sends Snake River officer to hospital

Suspected fentanyl exposure at Snake River prison sent an officer to the hospital after a white powdery substance was found during a cell search.

Fentanyl found at Oregon prison, exposes worker during cell search

A Snake River Correctional Institution worker searching a cell Friday morning was exposed to white powder that subsequently tested positive for fentanyl, the Oregon Department of Corrections said.

Corrections officer at SRCI taken to hospital after exposure to fentanyl

A correctional officer at Snake River Correctional Institution was taken to the hospital today after coming into contact with fentanyl during a cell search.

Suspicious substance detected at Snake River Correctional Institution in Ontario

ONTARIO – (Press Release from Oregon Department of Corrections) On March 20, 2026, at approximately 7:00 a.m., a staff member encountered a white powdery substance while conducting a cell search at Snake River Correctional Institution (SRCI). Shortly thereafter, the correctional officer began experiencing symptoms consistent with possible fentanyl exposure. The substance was field tested and returned a presumptive positive result for fentanyl. T…