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Duo Posing As Lawyers Accused Of Sending 'Drug-Saturated Paper' To Inmates Across PA: DOC Duo Posing As Lawyers Accused Of Sending 'Drug-Saturated Paper' To Inmates Across PA: DOC
Duo Posing As Lawyers Accused Of Sending 'Drug-Saturated Paper' To Inmates Across PA: DOC A scheme to smuggle synthetic drugs into multiple state prisons through falsified legal mail has led to criminal charges, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections announced on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Devin Walker, 34, and Dajah Schoolfield, 29, both of Philadelphia, are accused of posing as lawyers and sending drug-saturated paper to incarcerated individuals at several state correctional institutions, according to PADOC. The investigation began in May 2024 at SCI Smithfield in Huntingdon County, when security staff intercepted legal mail sent to an inmate who was already suspected of drug smugg…
NJ Attorney, PA Mom Smuggled Contraband To Inmate In Federal Prison: DOJ NJ Attorney, PA Mom Smuggled Contraband To Inmate In Federal Prison: DOJ
NJ Attorney, PA Mom Smuggled Contraband To Inmate In Federal Prison: DOJ A New Jersey defense attorney and a Philadelphia woman are accused of sneaking contraband—including a cell phone, drugs, and cigarettes—into the Federal Detention Center (FDC) in Philadelphia, federal authorities announced on Friday, March 7. Paul DiMaio, 56, of Turnersville, New Jersey, and Tanya Culver, 55, of Philadelphia, were arrested and charged with providing contraband to an inmate and aiding and abetting, Acting U.S. Attorney Nelson S.T. Thayer Jr. said. On Feb. 4 at 10:53 a.m., DiMaio—who is a practicing criminal defense attorney—was recorded on FDC surveillance video entering t…
PA Corrections Officer Resigns Two Days After Prison Video Catches Him Selling Inmate Drugs PA Corrections Officer Resigns Two Days After Prison Video Catches Him Selling Inmate Drugs
PA Corrections Officer Resigns Two Days After Prison Video Catches Him Selling Inmate Drugs A security camera at an Allegheny County jail supposedly captured the moment now-former corrections officer, 34-year-old Raymond Toomey sold an inmate drugs, according to a release by county officials. A review of CCTV footage confirmed a tip by Internal Affairs that suspected synthetic cannabinoids or K2 was in the section of the facility where Toomey worked. Toomey was interviewed by Internal Affairs and his vehicle and home were searched. Authorities seized suboxone/K2, money, and the phone he used in the alleged drug deals on Dec. 10. The following statement was released by county offi…