Three Oregon Prisons Targeted by Bomb Threats (VIDEO)

Three Oregon prisons have been targeted with bomb threats. Law enforcement is responding. The Oregon Department of Corrections says they're taking steps to ensure the safety of the staff and adults in custody while the police are investigating.

(SALEM) - On June 5, 2013, beginning at approximately 12:50 p.m., the Oregon Department of Corrections received three bomb threats. The Oregon State Police have been notified.

At approximately 12:50 p.m., Oregon State Penitentiary, located in Salem, received a phoned-in bomb threat.

At approximately 12.55 p.m., Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution, located in Pendleton, received a phoned-in bomb threat.

At approximately 1:40 p.m., Snake River Correctional Institution, located in Ontario, received a phoned-in bomb threat.

Law enforcement is responding. The Oregon Department of Corrections is taking steps to ensure the safety of the staff and adults in custody while the police are investigating.

Salem-News.com News Photographer Jerry Freeman is on the scene. Video from Jerry is posted below.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Source: Oregon Dept. of Corrections news release