Louisiana jail trusty accused of smuggling contraband in prosthetic leg
By APWednesday, June 9, 2010
Jail trusty allegedly uses leg for smuggling
ALEXANDRIA, La. — Rapides Parish authorities accuse a jail trusty of using his prosthetic leg to smuggle contraband into the jail. The Alexandria Town Talk reported that 42-year-old man was arrested and charged with introduction of contraband into a penal institution and possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
Herman Walters, Rapides Parish sheriff’s assistant chief deputy, said during a routine check of trusties coming back to the facility Friday, correctional officers discovered the contraband hidden in his prosthetic leg.
Walter said officers found bags of loose tobacco, 10 cigarettes, a container of smokeless tobacco and four Soma pills — a muscle relaxer.
Information from: Alexandria Daily Town Talk, www.thetowntalk.com
