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Correctional Officer Arrested For Allegedly Smuggling Drugs

PENDLETON, Ind. (WOWO) — Indiana authorities arrested a correctional officer this week for allegedly smuggling drugs to an inmate at Pendleton Correctional Facility.

Investigators say 38-year-old Ashley Smith had an inappropriate relationship with inmate Jaconiah Fields.

A tip led staff to review Smith’s body-worn camera, which reportedly showed her discussing a drug “drop” with Fields.

Officers found a condom containing 59 grams of marijuana, 10 Suboxone strips hidden in a Kraft cheese container, and another small jar of marijuana in Fields’ unit.

Police say Smith later admitted to the relationship and to bringing drugs into the prison.

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