RICHMOND, Va. — Six people, including a former corrections sergeant, were arrested following a months-long investigation into a contraband smuggling scheme, the Virginia Department of Corrections announced.
The former VADOC corrections sergeant, three probationers, an inmate and another individual were arrested after an investigation revealed they allegedly attempted to smuggle drugs valued at approximately $1.1 million (in prison value) into the Virginia Correctional Center for Women in Goochland County.
According to the indictment, the sergeant faces five charges. She has been indicted on conspiracy to deliver narcotics to a prisoner, attempt to deliver narcotics to a prisoner, two counts of possession of a Schedule III controlled substance and delivery of narcotics to a prisoner.
In total, the group faces 13 charges, including conspiracy and multiple drug-related offenses, according to the Goochland County grand jury indictment.
“Virginia Correctional Center for Women is safer today thanks to the dedicated work of the VADOC’s Office of Law Enforcement Services,” said VADOC Director Chad Dotson. “Our team is working around the clock to keep dangerous drugs and other contraband out of our facilities. I thank them for their tireless dedication to public safety for all Virginians. Additionally, I thank the Goochland County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office for bringing these charges forward and the Goochland County Sheriff’s Office for supporting this investigation.”
The case remains under investigation by the Office of Law Enforcement Services.
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