Former Jail Officer Arrested for Drug Deal | Jackson News

A former jailer in Covington County, Mississippi, Shane Travon McLeod, is behind bars after allegedly trying to sell drugs inside the very prison he once worked at. Arrested on July 8 by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, McLeod was caught in a sting operation where an undercover agent facilitated the deal. Fired just months after being hired in April, McLeod is now held at the Jones County Jail, with his first court date set for this Friday. The charge carries serious weight: introducing counterfeit substances into a correctional facility. This case underscores the ongoing struggles within the prison system and the high stakes when trust is broken behind bars. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/47360d7f0b9ffe07