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Ouch? Razor Blades Found In Rectum Of Jail Inmate In Region, Police Say Ouch? Razor Blades Found In Rectum Of Jail Inmate In Region, Police Say
Ouch? Razor Blades Found In Rectum Of Jail Inmate In Region, Police Say A sheriff in New York is crediting recent jailhouse security upgrades for busting an inmate who allegedly tried smuggling in razor blades. The stomach-churning discovery was made Wednesday, March 20, inside the Albany County jail in Albany. Sheriff Craig Apple said the inmate was returning to the facility after pleading guilty to a weapon possession charge when he went through a body scanner meant to detect dangerous contraband. The machine alerted corrections staff, who performed an anal cavity search.  A photo shared on Apple’s Facebook page shows what they found: Two razor blades …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Girlfriend Smuggles Drugs Into Jail In Region For Inmate Boyfriend, Police Say Girlfriend Smuggles Drugs Into Jail In Region For Inmate Boyfriend, Police Say
Girlfriend Smuggles Drugs Into Jail In Region For Inmate Boyfriend, Police Say A woman’s attempt at smuggling drugs into a jail in the region for her inmate boyfriend ended with both of them facing criminal charges, police said. The incident happened Thursday, July 13, at the Saratoga County jail, according to sheriff’s officials. Caylee Ringer, age 26, of Salem in Washington County, was arrested at the jail after deputies discovered that she was allegedly trying to sneak suboxone into the facility. The drug is often prescribed to treat people in recovery from opiate or opioid abuse. Investigators determined that Ringer had brought the drug at the request of her boy…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Corrections Officer Smuggled Tobacco, Phone For Ulster County Jail Inmates, Police Say Corrections Officer Smuggled Tobacco, Phone For Ulster County Jail Inmates, Police Say
Corrections Officer Smuggled Tobacco, Phone For Ulster County Jail Inmates, Police Say A corrections officer has been arrested on multiple felonies after allegedly smuggling in contraband for inmates at a Hudson Valley jail. Ulster County resident Felicia Waithe, age 28, of Kingston, was arrested at home Wednesday, July 12, following an investigation by sheriff’s officials. According to deputies, Waithe worked as a probationary corrections officer at the Ulster County jail in Kingston. In late June 2023, jail staff were tipped off that Waithe was smuggling contraband into the facility. Sheriff’s officials were also told that she was having inappropriate relationships with in…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Woman Busted Bringing Drugs To Ulster County Jail, State Police Say Woman Busted Bringing Drugs To Ulster County Jail, State Police Say
Woman Busted Bringing Drugs To Ulster County Jail, State Police Say A 35-year-old woman was allegedly busted bringing drugs into a Hudson Valley correctional facility. The incident took place at the Ulster County Correctional Facility in Wawarsing on Sunday, Feb. 12. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, Suffolk County resident Julie Tate of Holtsville was visiting the jail when she was found in possession of 29 strips of buprenorphine and approximately 6.8 grams of synthetic cannabinoids.  She was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, and two counts of promoting pr…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Charged With Bringing Drugs Into Region Prison During Visit: Police Man Charged With Bringing Drugs Into Region Prison During Visit: Police
Man Charged With Bringing Drugs Into Region Prison During Visit: Police A Hudson Valley man is charged with trying to sneak illegal substances into a prison during a visit, police said.  On Monday, Oct. 31, 32-year-old Rockland County resident Joseph Garguilo III of Clarkstown brought a controlled substance into the Putnam County Correctional Facility in Carmel during a visit, according to Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville.  McConville said Garguilo was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 29, and charged with the following felonies:  Fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance; First-degree promoting prison contraband.  Garguilo …

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by Ben Crnic
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Officer Accused Of Attempting To Smuggle Narcotics Into Corrections Facility In Area Officer Accused Of Attempting To Smuggle Narcotics Into Corrections Facility In Area
Officer Accused Of Attempting To Smuggle Narcotics Into Corrections Facility In Area A state corrections officer has been arrested for allegedly smuggling drugs into a Hudson Valley jail. Charlinea Ganzaroli, age 23, of Poughkeepsie, was arrested by the Dutchess County Drug Task Force, on Friday, Sept. 16, following an investigation. The arrest was the result of an investigation into Ganzaroli, a current corrections officer, attempting to smuggle narcotics into a Hudson Valley correction institution, said Det. Sgt. Adam D. Harris, coordinator of the task force.  Police declined to name which institution and what type of drugs. Ganzaroli was charged with: …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Jail Inmate In Region Busted With ‘Large Amount' Of Drugs, Police Say Jail Inmate In Region Busted With ‘Large Amount' Of Drugs, Police Say
Jail Inmate In Region Busted With ‘Large Amount' Of Drugs, Police Say A man from the Capital District who was already behind bars is facing additional charges after he was allegedly caught with drugs. Rensselaer County jail inmate Tyrone Harris, age 32, of Troy, was arrested following an investigation by a correctional officer on Thursday, Aug. 18, sheriff’s officials said. Officers said they found Harris in possession of a “large amount of narcotics.” Harris, who was being housed at the facility on unrelated charges and a parole revocation, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and possession of prison contraband. He was expected t…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Woman From Region Accused Of Attempting To Bring Contraband Into Prison Woman From Region Accused Of Attempting To Bring Contraband Into Prison
Woman From Region Accused Of Attempting To Bring Contraband Into Prison A woman from the region was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into a prison. The arrest took place in Washington County in the town of Comstock on Saturday, April 23. New York State Police were called to the Washington Correctional Facility for a report of a visitor attempting to bring contraband into the facility, said Trooper Kerra Burns. A preliminary investigation determined that Lamess A. Ahmed, age 28, of Schenectady, was found to possess 35 strips of Suboxone, 1.3 grams of marijuana, and 3.4 grams of synthetic cannabinoids, Burns said. She was arrested a…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Area Man Convicted Of Gunpoint Robbery Of 100+ Kilos Of Cocaine, Smuggling Area Man Convicted Of Gunpoint Robbery Of 100+ Kilos Of Cocaine, Smuggling
Area Man Convicted Of Gunpoint Robbery Of 100+ Kilos Of Cocaine, Smuggling A Northern Westchester man has been convicted of a gunpoint robbery of more than 100 kilograms of cocaine and smuggling a firearm and other contraband into a New York correctional facility with his wife, federal authorities announced. US Attorney Damian Williams unsealed four-count superseding information charging Chappaqua resident Deejay Williams, age 45, on several offenses following his guilty plea in July 2021. Specifically, White admitted to: Offenses relating to his participation in a May 29, 2019 gunpoint robbery in the Bronx targeting more than 150 kilograms of cocaine; His part…

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by Zak Failla
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Female Worker At Sullivan Correctional Facility Nabbed On Sex, Drug Charges Female Worker At Sullivan Correctional Facility Nabbed On Sex, Drug Charges
Female Worker At Sullivan Correctional Facility Nabbed On Sex, Drug Charges A New York woman who works as a nurse at an area correctional facility has been arrested on alleged sex and drug charges. Sullivan County resident Kristie Miller, age 51, of Fallsburg, was arrested by New York State Police on Thursday, March 3, on numerous charges including rape and possession of a controlled substance, said Trooper Steven Nevel. An 11-month investigation by the state police and the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision revealed that Miller, while employed as a nurse at the Sullivan Correctional Facility, provided buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual films to…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Inmate At Ulster County Jail Busted With Suboxone Inmate At Ulster County Jail Busted With Suboxone
Inmate At Ulster County Jail Busted With Suboxone An inmate at the Ulster County Jail is facing new charges after being busted with drugs while serving time for an unrelated charge. The Ulster County Sheriff's Office announced on Thursday, Dec. 31 that a 22-year-old Niagara Falls man - whose name was not released - is facing a drug charge after being caught by corrections officers with Suboxone on Tuesday, Dec. 29, despite being behind bars. The man remains in jail on an unrelated charge and has now been charged with a felony count of promoting prison contraband. He is scheduled to appear in the Kingston City Court at a later date to answe…

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by Zak Failla