Prison Officer Charged in Contraband Ring

Inside South Woods State Prison in New Jersey, a 39-year-old corrections officer is facing serious charges for smuggling contraband and money laundering — part of a broader crackdown exposing a dangerous network of insiders and outsiders. This isn’t an isolated case: other officers have been indicted or sentenced in recent months for similar offenses, revealing a systemic threat to prison safety. The Corrections Commissioner warns that contraband endangers lives and vows to root out these schemes. Alongside the officer, five others — including former and current inmates and outside contacts — are charged with the same crimes, highlighting how deeply entrenched these smuggling rings have become. Authorities are determined to restore security and protect everyone inside prison walls. 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/3e48175a7843b208