GRANT COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) Three people are facing felony charges after investigators uncovered an alleged contraband trafficking operation at the Grant County Jail.

According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, the Criminal Investigations Division concluded a phase of its ongoing probe on January 27, leading to multiple arrest warrants. Zabrien Michael Wright, 25, of Anderson, was arrested and charged with trafficking with an inmate and conspiracy to commit trafficking, both Level 5 felonies.

Eighteen-year-old Jayden Persinger of Marion turned herself in at the jail and faces two Level 5 felony charges for trafficking and conspiracy, along with a Level 6 felony charge for official misconduct. Authorities say Persinger was working as a detention deputy at the jail at the time of the alleged offenses.

Gage Dils, 26, of Marion, was arrested at the jail and charged with dealing in methamphetamine, a Level 4 felony, along with trafficking and conspiracy charges. Investigators believe the suspects worked with inmates and outside associates to bring illegal items into the facility.

Sheriff Del Garcia says his office remains committed to maintaining safety and security at the jail and throughout the community. Anyone with information related to criminal activity in Grant County is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.