Contraband Arrest at Hays 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 1,288 staff and civilians for introducing contraband into prisons throughout the state.

On September 15 at Hays State Prison, the canine unit conducted a random search of visitor Samiyah Calloway's vehicle and recovered the following contraband from her purse: approximately 02 grams of marijuana. Visitor Calloway was arrested and transported to the Chattooga County Jail by the Chattooga County Sheriff's Office.