Jail Smuggling Ring Exposed | Panama City Beach News

Bay County Jail just pulled off a major bust after investigators set up a decoy package that led them straight to a jail trustee, Norman Barfield, who tried to sneak it in—only to be caught with meth, drug gear, and more. The sting revealed a full-blown smuggling ring run by Derrick Parnell and James Hill, who allegedly paid Barfield to help them bring contraband inside. Barfield faces serious charges, while Parnell and Hill are charged with conspiracy. This operation proves that even behind bars, the game’s still on—and the cops are playing it smart. 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/b4d060cf58487e00