Contraband Arrests at Multiple State Prisons

As of July 2010, The GDC Office of Professional Standards, in conjunction with local & federal law enforcement partners, have investigated or arrested approximately 1,440 staff and civilians for introducing contraband into prisons throughout the state.

On March 14 at Calhoun State Prison, three individuals were spotted near the facility’s perimeter. While searching the area, 3 packages containing tobacco and cellphones were found. A traffic stop near the area found Tiffany Crocker and Timmie McGatha, and Christopher McGatha was located in the woods. All three civilians were arrested and transported to the Calhoun County Jail.

On March 12 at Dooly State Prison, a vehicle was seen outside the facility’s perimeter. Two unidentified suspects were arrested and transported to the Dooly County Jail.

On March 9 at Calhoun State Prison, a traffic stop was conducted near the facility. A search found a bundle of unknown contraband in the vehicle. Civilians Carl McCloud and Jasmine Bore were arrested and transported to the Calhoun County Jail.