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I just had a disturbing call from Rev. Joy Powell, about incidents which occurred over the course of the last two days that may or may not have been intentionally perpetrated by state employees, but nonetheless have resulted in injuries to Rev. Joy’s hand, her arm, and other parts of her body, for which she also explained her concerns about her wrist which had already been fractured on multiple occasions before, and yet she is being denied medical attention she was promised by staff officer’s on duty she would get and hasn’t.

A member of the National Guard is the person responsible for multiple injuries, which happened in two separate incidents but involved facility movement where a gate and door were closed without warning before Rev. Joy had safely cleared from the entrance in question. The person’s last name responsible is Johnson, he is a part of military reservist unit assigned to that facility.

Bedford Hills permanent facility staff involved names are Rios, and Lopez, both of them have lied to Rev. Joy about transporting her to medical for x-rays and any other medical treatment needed. One of the Women Beater Brigade, Officer Shakel, has told Rev. Joy during previous incidents that a broken wrist or arm is not considered a medical emergency by Bedford Hills.

There were witnesses to these events; they too were harassed and chastised by staff officer Ortiz just for questioning staff and inquiring about Rev. Joy’s well-being and imploring staff to provide her with needed medical attention.

They’ve locked Rev. Joy up in her cell and sought to ignore her at this point. She needs everyone to please make the following phone calls asap, since we’re late into the day on a Friday following a holiday, and please vociferously demand that Rev. Joy receive immediate medical attention for her injuries suffered, and that these incidents which possibly involve acts of targeting by the National Guard member and other facility staff be fully investigated.

Calls and Concerns are about resident:
Joyce Powell, #07G0632

Agencies to Contact

Bedford Hills C.F.
247 Harris Road
Bedford Hills, NY 10507

Superintendent Linda Carrington-Allen
Call: (914) 241-3100

DOCCS Office of Special Investigations

Complete a standard complaint form and mail to:
Office of Special Investigations – Intake Unit
New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
Harriman State Office Campus – Building 4
1220 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12226-2050

Call: (844) 674-4697

Online Complaint Form:
[email protected]

DOCCS Commissioner Daniel F. Martuscello III
New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
1220 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12226
Call: (518) 457-8134
Contact Form:
https://publicapps.doccs.ny.gov/DOCCSWebContactForm.aspx

DOCCS Darren Miller, Deputy Commissioner/Chief of Investigations
1220 Washington Ave Bldg 4
Albany, NY 12226-2050
Call: (518) 457-2653, or (518) 457-2653
Contact Form:
https://publicapps.doccs.ny.gov/DOCCSWebContactForm.aspx

DOCCS Michael D’Amore, Deputy Commissioner for Correctional Facilities
Call: (518) 457-8138,
Contact Form:
https://publicapps.doccs.ny.gov/DOCCSWebContactForm.aspx

The Honorable Kathy Hochul
Governor of New York State
NYS State Capitol Building
Albany, NY 12224
Call: (518) 474-8390, 9am-5pm
Online Contact Form:
https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form

Letter Writing Script

Dear [Recipient’s Name or Title],

I am writing to urgently demand immediate medical attention for Rev. Joy Powell (#07g0632), currently incarcerated at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. Over the past two days, Rev. Powell has suffered multiple injuries, including to her wrist and arm, after incidents involving a National Guard reservist identified as Johnson. Despite promises from staff, she has been denied medical treatment, including radiology services and evaluation for her injuries.

Facility staff members Rios and Lopez misled her about medical transport, while Officer Shakel stated that a broken wrist or arm is “not considered a medical emergency.” Witnesses to these events were harassed by Officer Ortiz simply for advocating for Rev. Powell’s well-being. Rev. Powell has now been locked in her cell and ignored, despite her urgent medical needs.

I demand the following actions without delay:

1. Rev. Joy Powell must receive immediate medical care, including radiology services and treatment for her injuries.
2. A full investigation into the conduct of National Guard member Johnson and staff Rios, Lopez, Shakel, and Ortiz.
3. Accountability measures to ensure staff do not retaliate against witnesses or deny medical care in the future.

This situation is a matter of health, safety, and human rights. Please act swiftly to ensure Rev. Powell’s well-being and to uphold the standards of care and accountability expected of your office.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your City/State]
[Optional: Your Organization/Group]

Suggested Script for Calls

“I am calling regarding Rev. Joy Powell (#07g0632) at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. She has suffered repeated injuries, including to her wrist and arm, and is being denied urgent medical care despite promises from staff. I demand that she receive immediate medical attention and that the actions of National Guard member Johnson and staff Rios, Lopez, Shakel, and Ortiz be fully investigated. This is a matter of health, safety, and human rights.”