MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A now-former Dyer County Correctional employee is facing charges, accused of smuggling contraband into the jail.
The Dyer County Sheriff’s Office said Misty Scott, 43, was fired and taken into custody just before she was to start her shift Dec. 4, 2023. The sher4iff’s office said an internal investigation” uncovered illegal activity being perpetrated by” the employee. They did not say what kind of contraband Scott is accused of smuggling.
Scott was booked on charges of introduction of contraband a Class C Felony and she was released on $5,000 bond.
“We do not condone the actions of Scott and we hold our correction and law enforcement staff to the highest of professional standards,” said Sheriff Jeff Box in a statement. “We will not tolerate illegal and/or criminal behavior – even if they wear the uniform.”
He continued, “Our Criminal Investigative Division will continue to investigate similar reports of this type of activity and our leadership team will continue to evaluate all safeguards and security measures to eliminate the flow of contraband into the correctional facility.”
