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CO Stole Thousands From Inmate's Purse, Used Cash To Pay Rent In Maryland: Prosecutors
A correctional officer in Southern Maryland is facing criminal charges of his own for allegedly stealing cash from an inmate, authorities announced.
A grand jury indicted Dayvon Maurice West, an officer assigned to the St. Mary's County Detention and Rehabilitation Center, on theft and misconduct charges on Tuesday, June 23, according to the sheriff's office.
Prosecutors say the case stems from the booking of a woman who arrived at the detention center on Friday, Feb. 28, with an envelope containing approximately $3,640 in cash inside her purse.
According to the indictment, West was r…