Former Sheriff’s Employee Arrested for Alleged Jail Smuggling
A former Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office employee, La’Shonjanae Murphy, has been arrested for allegedly smuggling tobacco products and cell phones into the Gadsden County Jail.
Tallahassee Thomasville, FL, November 9, 2026 — A former employee of the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office, identified as La’Shonjanae Murphy, has been arrested. The charges stem from allegations of smuggling contraband into the Gadsden County Jail.
According to the information available, Murphy is accused of bringing tobacco products and cell phones into the correctional facility. The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office employee was reportedly involved in the alleged illicit transfer of these items.
Further details regarding the timeline of the alleged incidents, specific dates of the arrest, or the exact nature of the contraband quantities were not immediately provided. The contractor’s name, if applicable to the smuggling operation, was also not disclosed.
The Gadsden County Jail is a facility operated by the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office. The alleged smuggling by an employee represents a breach of security protocols within the jail system.
The case remains under investigation. No further information regarding potential legal proceedings, fines, or inspection outcomes related to this incident was available at the time of this report.
Story summarized from the original created by Juno Le on www.wctv.tv, see more information here.
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