At the request of the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex, Kentucky State Police arrested a correctional officer who prison officials said was bringing illegal narcotics into the facility.
Kentucky State Police charged 60 year-old Joe A. Cress, of Hazard, with first-degree promoting contraband, second-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and first-degree official misconduct.
Cress was transported following his arrest Thursday to the Rowan County Detention Center in Morehead, where he is being held on $25,000 bond. According to online court records, he is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in Morgan District Court.
In a statement, the Department of Corrections said Cress had his employment terminated on Friday.
“The Department remains committed to protecting both inmates and correctional employees by continually evaluating and strengthening contraband prevention efforts, and has seen a significant reduction in dangerous contraband this year, including a more than 35 percent decrease at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex,” the statement said.
There has been no word as to whether any inmates will be facing charges in addition to Cress.
The investigation remains ongoing by the Kentucky State Police.
Source: NE
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