MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office said a detention officer was arrested for trying to bring unauthorized items into the jail on Friday.
Madison County Detention Officer Kadarius Shermaine Todd has been charged with conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime and two counts of conspiracy to commit a crime. Todd was a probationary employee and was immediately terminated following his arrest.
The sheriff’s office said narcotics agents found out he was involved in smuggling contraband into the Madison County Jail in exchange for money.
Todd was taken into custody when MCSO said he arrived to meet a contact and receive a package intended for inmate delivery. The package had multiple prohibited items in it, including Suboxone (a controlled substance), cigarettes, a cell phone and tools.
When he was arrested, MCSO said Todd confessed to Sheriff’s detectives.
Sheriff Kevin Turner said, “I hope this sends a clear message – no one is above the law. When you take an oath to serve and protect, that comes with a responsibility to uphold the integrity of this profession. We will not tolerate any actions that compromise the safety and security of our facility or the trust of our community.”
Todd remains in custody at the Madison County Jail. His bond is currently set at $16,000.
MCSO said the investigation remains ongoing.
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