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Guard caught smuggling drugs into state prison, Iberville sheriff says

1 year 9 months 3 weeks ago Friday, February 17 2023 Feb 17, 2023 February 17, 2023 11:16 AM February 17, 2023 in News
Source: WBRZ

ST. GABRIEL - A prison guard is facing charges after she was caught trying to sneak drugs, including heroin and meth, into a state-run prison.

The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office announced Friday that Nyeisha Davis, 23, of Prairieville was booked on malfeasance and several drug-related charges after her arrest at Elayn Hunt prison. Davis, who's employed by the Department of Corrections, worked at the prison as a guard. 

Davis' status as a DOC employee was unclear as of Friday. 

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