Contraband Arrest at Johnson State Prison

As of July 2010, The GDC Office of Professional Standards, in conjunction with local & federal law enforcement partners, have investigated or arrested approximately 1,044 staff and civilians for introducing contraband into prisons throughout the state.

On March 21 at Johnson State Prison, an Officer spotted a civilian behind the maintenance shop.  Johnson County Sheriff’s Deputies responded and arrested civilian John Scheffler.  Upon a search of the grounds, 5 bundles of an unknown contraband wrapped in black duct tape were recovered.