Correctional Officer Faces Charges for Prison Contraband

0:00It's March 26, I'm Cory with the story. This is Birmingham News Today, driven by AI. A correctional officer at Donaldson Correctional Facility in Alabama faces serious charges after her arrest in Jefferson County. Markey as Smith is accused of possessing marijuana and promoting prison contraband. Officials say the bust came from a targeted investigation. Agents searched her home and uncovered more than 130 grams of marijuana. But evidence tied her to efforts to sneak drugs into the facility, where security is tight. This incident highlights boner abilities in prison staffing. Guards play a key role in preventing contraband from reaching inmates, and breaches like this erode public trust in the system. The investigation remains active, with state prison officials hinting at possible additional charges as they dig deeper. Authorities emphasize their ongoing commitment to weeding out internal threats, ensuring safer operations for everyone involved.