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Corrections Officer Accepted Money In South Jersey Jail-Smuggling Scheme: Prosecutors Corrections Officer Accepted Money In South Jersey Jail-Smuggling Scheme: Prosecutors
Corrections Officer Accepted Money In South Jersey Jail-Smuggling Scheme: Prosecutors An Atlantic County corrections officer was among three people accused of a scheme to smuggle contraband into the county's jail, authorities said. In a news release, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said 33-year-old Christopher Piccioni of Swedesboro was charged on Monday, May 20. Piccioni is an officer at the Atlantic County Justice Facility. The county prosecutor's office said it learned in January about contraband being smuggled into the jail in Mays Landing. Piccioni was identified as a suspect during a four-month investigation. Investigators said Piccioni conspired wit…

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by Chris Spiker
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Youth Detention Worker Smuggled Cellphones, Pot Vape Pens Into South Jersey Center: Prosecutor Youth Detention Worker Smuggled Cellphones, Pot Vape Pens Into South Jersey Center: Prosecutor
Youth Detention Worker Smuggled Cellphones, Pot Vape Pens Into South Jersey Center: Prosecutor A 30-year-old youth detention center worker has been indicted for smuggling items including cellphones and marijuana vape pens into a detention facility in South Jersey, authorities said. Marc J. Snead, of Vineland, was indicted for official misconduct on Wednesday, Nov. 8, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. He is accused of bringing contraband items into the Harborfields Youth Detention Center in Egg Harbor City where Snead was employed as a Youth Services Worker. The investigation revealed that Snead provided juvenile residents with marijuana “vape” pens…

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by Jon Craig