Facilities · Jail
George R. Vierno Center
East Elmhurst, Bronx County, New York · capacity 1,350
Also reported as George R. Vierno Center on Rikers Island.
13 deaths are recorded here, from 2021 to 2026; all by name.
- overdose 7
- illness 2
- undetermined 2
- suicide 2
Lawsuits over deaths here have brought at least $10 million in settlements and awards, for 2 people.
The people
- Barry Cozart March 25, 2026
- Kyron Randall December 22, 2025
- Carlos Cruz September 3, 2025
- Ardit Billa August 23, 2025
- Dashawn Jenkins March 31, 2025
- Donny Ubiera August 22, 2023
- William Johnstone July 15, 2023
- Rubu Zhao May 14, 2023
- Erick Tavira October 22, 2022
- Elmore Robert Pondexter September 22, 2022
- Elijah Muhammad July 10, 2022
- Anibal Carrasquillo June 20, 2022
- Jose Mejia Martinez June 10, 2021
History and conditions
Research on this facility’s history, oversight and conditions is coming.