Jail Worker Pleads to Sex and Drug Crimes

A former Santa Clara County jail food service worker, Marcos Mejia, 56, pleaded no contest to smuggling drugs and having sex with inmates at Elmwood women’s jail between July and November last year. Under his plea deal, he’ll serve 364 days in county jail. Fired after charges, his misconduct was revealed through a watchdog report and a correctional audit that uncovered a pattern of behavior in his locker. An anonymous tip alleging the sheriff’s office knew for over a year and did nothing was dismissed as unfounded. Prosecutors emphasize zero tolerance for corruption in jails, underscoring the urgent need for accountability and oversight in correctional systems. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/edf53ee2a4b244a9