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Mass. correctional officer accused of bringing drugs, phone to inmate
Investigators say Christal Dunston admitted bringing K2-soaked paper and a cellphone into the jail, where a single sheet can sell for $8,000.
- On Thursday, police arrested Essex County Sheriff's Department correctional officer Christal Dunston for allegedly smuggling a cellphone and K2-soaked paper to an inmate at the Middleton Jail and House of Correction.
- Following a weeks-long investigation, police surveilled Dunston and watched her purchase five K2-soaked sheets on Tuesday before questioning her at her Lynn home on Wednesday.
- Sheriff Kevin Coppinger described the synthetic cannabinoid, also known as "Spice," as a serious security threat, noting a single drug-laced sheet commands up to $8,000 within the prison economy.
- At her arraignment Thursday in Salem District Court, Dunston faced charges including conspiracy to violate drug laws, with bail set at $10,000 and administrative leave imposed.
- The investigation remains ongoing with seven other individuals potentially involved, while the facility transitions to secure electronic mail starting October 1 to prevent future contraband smuggling.
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Correctional officer charged with bringing drugs to inmate
MIDDLETON — A correctional officer with the Essex County Sheriff’s Department was arrested Thursday morning and charged in connection with allegedly bringing illegal drugs and a cellphone to an incarcerated individual inside the Middleton Jail and House of Correction.
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