Visitor Brought Pot Into Prison In Fishkill, Police Say

FISHKILL, N.Y. -- A New York City woman found herself behind bars after bringing drugs to the Downstate Correctional Facility while visiting an inmate on Wednesday, July 6.

Tatiana McLaughlin
Photo Credit: *New York State Police*

K Reakes

07/07/2016 4:30 p.m.

According to New York State police, Tatiana McLaughlin, 25, was found to be in possession of suboxone, a medication used to treat narcotic opiate addiction, and synthetic marijuana during her visit.

She was arrested and charged with felony first-degree promoting prison contraband, felony criminal possession of a controlled substance and second-degree promoting prison contraband, police said.

McLaughlin was arraigned in the Town of Fishkill Court and was sent to the Dutchess County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond. Her next court appearance is scheduled for July 20.

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