Louisiana Juvenile Facility Supervisor Arrested for THC Contraband
(KPEL News) - A supervisor at the Swanson Center for Youth, which is a juvenile justice facility in Louisiana, has been fired after allegations arose that he was bringing contraband into the facility.
Drugs Allegedly Found During Routine Search at Youth Correctional Center
According to a press release from the Office of Juvenile Justice, Public Information Director Nicolette Gordon said on Wednesday morning that 52-year-old Reginald Williams was undergoing the usual screening process of a security scan and body search when officials found contraband.
Williams is accused of having six Ziploc bags concealed in his undergarments. Officials say the plastic bags contained 70 Tetrahydrocannabinol gummies. When the THC gummies were found in Williams' underwear at around 9 o'clock on Wednesday morning, he was taken into custody.
Charges Filed Against the Supervisor in Alleged Smuggling Case
He is facing the following charges:
- La. R.S. 14:402 Possessing contraband in a state correctional institution
- La. R.S. 14:92 Contributing to delinquency
- La. R.S. 40:966 Possession with the intent to distribute
Williams has been employed at the facility since 2020, but is no longer. He was booked into the Ouachita Parish Jail on the above charges.
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Swanson Youth Center Is Where Alleged THC Smuggling Happened
The Swanson Youth Center, where this happened, is located in Monroe. According to officials, when youth are sentenced and come to the facility, there are a variety of programs that are available for their treatment:
- Thinking for a Change
- Anger Management - Cage Your Rage
- Victim Awareness Program
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Healthy Masculinity
- Pre-Release Preparation
- Parenting
- Juvenile Understanding and Managing Problematic Behavior Program (JUMP) Sexual Treatment Units
- FAST Track
- Mental Health Treatment Unit
- Transitional Mental Health Unit
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