Contraband arrest at Dodge and Autry 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 1,434 staff and civilians for introducing contraband into prisons throughout the state.

On February 20 at Dodge State Prison, an unidentified male was located near the facility's wood-line.  Civilian Charlie Baisden was placed under arrest and taken to Dodge County Sheriff's Office.

On February 18 at Autry State Prison, as Officer Kimbrya Almond attempted to enter the facility, security staff detected a strong odor of marijuana. Officer Almond consented to a search where the following contraband was located: marijuana, rolling papers, pajamas, and a package of gummi bears with an odor of alcohol.  Officer Almond was arrested by Mitchell County Sheriff's Office.