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Pine Bluff Man Held on $10K Bond for Alleged Jail Contraband Smuggling

Friday, May 15 by Haleigh Reichen

A $10,000 secured bond was set for a Pine Bluff man accused of attempting to smuggle contraband into the jail. Pine Bluff District Judge Kim Bridgeforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge 21-year-old Dedrick Foote with driving with a suspended... Read More.

Man Arrested After Attempted Contraband Delivery at Jefferson County Jail

Tuesday, April 28 by Luke Matheson

A man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he attempted to bring drugs and other contraband into the W.C. “Dub” Brassell Adult Detention Center. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, detention center staff on April 27 observed former detainee Ashton Tripp, who... Read More.

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Troop E from Pine Bluff Assists ADC in Two Contraband Smuggling Incidents at State Prisons

Tuesday, February 10 by Luke Matheson

Troopers with Troop E of the Arkansas State Police, based in Pine Bluff, assisted the Arkansas Department of Corrections in two separate incidents involving attempts to introduce contraband into Arkansas prison facilities within a one-month period. The first incident occurred on Jan. 10, 2026, at... Read More.

$25k bond set for ADC employee caught with contraband inside the Randall Williams Correctional Facility

Wednesday, April 16 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King A $25,000 bond was set Wednesday for a woman who worked at the Randall Williams Correctional Facility on drug and contraband allegations. Jefferson County District Judge Kim Bridgforth set the bond after ruling prosecutors had probable cause to charge Shawn Whelan, 51, with... Read More.

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51-year-old Tiwanna White arrested after allegedly attempting to introduce contraband in the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center

Monday, March 3 by Luke Matheson

On March 1, 2025, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Investigators assigned to the Tri-County Drug Task Force and Criminal Investigation Division began an investigation into the attempt to introduce contraband in the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center (DBDC). These items, which included approximately 55 grams... Read More.

20-year-old “Clean Team” participant arrested for bringing contraband into jail

Sunday, February 16 by Luke Matheson

On February 16, 2025, at approximately 7:30 am a supervisor from the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center (DBDC) found contraband in the form of tobacco and suspected marijuana on an individual who had entered the facility as part of the detention centers "Clean team"... Read More.

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JCSO investigators arrest second suspect in connection to jail contraband

Monday, January 27 by Alex Bivens

On January 27, 2025, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Investigators arrested the second suspect wanted for introducing contraband into the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center (DBDC) on January 18, 2025. The person arrested bas been identified as 33-year-old Delord Shepard. Shepard was identified as one... Read More.

A $12.5k cash only bond was set for a man accused of slipping contraband into the adult detention center

Monday, January 27 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $12,500 cash only bond was set Monday for a Pine Bluff man accused of slipping contraband into the adult detention center. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling prosecutors have probable cause to charge Clifton Tucker, 43, with... Read More.

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JCSO arrests second jailer within a week for attempting to smuggle contraband into jail

Saturday, November 23 by Luke Matheson

At approximately 6:30 PM Friday Investigators with the Tri-County Drug Task Force (TCDTF) and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested Zhane Johnson, at the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center (DBADC) shortly after she arrived for her shift as a jailer... Read More.

JCSO Jailer arrested for attempting to smuggle contraband into jail

Saturday, November 16 by Luke Matheson

At approximately 6:00 AM Investigators with the Tri-County Drug Task Force (TCDTF) and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested Miakia Ellis, at the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center (DBADC) shortly after she arrived for her shift as a jailer in... Read More.

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A $50k cash only bond was set for a man after allegedly attempting to smuggle contraband into the jail

Friday, July 26 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A $50,000 cash only bond was set Friday for an Altheimer man who is currently out on bond on theft allegation after he allegedly attempted to smuggle contraband into the adult jail. Pine Bluff District Judge John Kearney set the bond after ruling... Read More.

A $50k bond was set for a Pine Bluff Woman accused of bringing contraband into the adult detention center

Friday, December 29 by Alex Bivens

By Ray King A 21-year-old Pine Bluff woman who was performing community service at the adult detention center in lieu of paying fines was arrested Wednesday after allegedly bringing contraband into the jail. Johnesha Franklin was interviewed and allegedly admitted bringing marijuana, tobacco, vapes, cell phones... Read More.

Stories tagged with: contraband

Pine Bluff Man Held on $10K Bond for Alleged Jail Contraband Smuggling

Man Arrested After Attempted Contraband Delivery at Jefferson County Jail

Troop E from Pine Bluff Assists ADC in Two Contraband Smuggling Incidents at State Prisons

$25k bond set for ADC employee caught with contraband inside the Randall Williams Correctional Facility

51-year-old Tiwanna White arrested after allegedly attempting to introduce contraband in the Dub Brassell Adult Detention Center

20-year-old “Clean Team” participant arrested for bringing contraband into jail

JCSO investigators arrest second suspect in connection to jail contraband

A $12.5k cash only bond was set for a man accused of slipping contraband into the adult detention center

JCSO arrests second jailer within a week for attempting to smuggle contraband into jail

JCSO Jailer arrested for attempting to smuggle contraband into jail

A $50k cash only bond was set for a man after allegedly attempting to smuggle contraband into the jail

A $50k bond was set for a Pine Bluff Woman accused of bringing contraband into the adult detention center

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