Prison lockdown allows for search
SCRANTON - The Lackawanna County Prison went on lockdown Tuesday while it underwent a planned, routine search.
Warden Robert McMillan said the prison is required to conduct a full search of the facility, including inmate housing areas, twice a year.
"It's a normal operation," the warden said.
The search was conducted by the prison staff using the regular shift complement, meaning no overtime was required, Mr. McMillan said.