Walker County corrections officer arrested for allegedly smuggling contraband into jail

A Walker County corrections officer was arrested for allegedly smuggling contraband to inmates at the county jail, Sheriff Nick Smith announced Tuesday.

Tony Dewayne Jackson, 29, of Parrish, was charged with third-degree promoting prison contraband, said Smith. He is no longer employed by the sheriff’s office following his arrest. An investigation between the sheriff’s office and the Walker County District Attorney’s Office revealed Jackson smuggling non-drug contraband items into the Walker County jail, “compromising the safety and security of both inmates and staff,” Smith said.“Contraband of any kind undermines the safety protocols and security measures we have in place,” Smith said in a statement.

The investigation that led to Jackson’s arrest was ongoing as of Tuesday, Smith said, and additional charges against Jackson may be forthcoming if new evidence emerges. Authorities ID possible vehicle in Dauphin Island Parkway hit-and-run wreck that killed woman on bicycleNewbern, Alabama’s first Black mayor to take office after nearly 4 years under proposed settlement with white predecessorsIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.

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