A Madison County detention officer has been arrested after investigators say he attempted to smuggle contraband items into the jail.
Kadarius Shermaine Todd, 28, is being held in the Madison County Jail on charges of conspiracy to commit a controlled substance crime and two counts of conspiracy to commit a crime.
He was arrested Friday following an internal investigation by the Sheriff’s narcotics unit.
Todd, a probationary employee, was involved in smuggling contraband into the Madison County Jail in exchange for money, according to investigators.
A sheriff’s department spokesman said Todd was arrested when he arrived to meet a contact and receive a package intended for inmate delivery. The package in question contained multiple prohibited items, including Suboxone, cigarettes, cell phones and tools.
Upon his arrest, he admitted to his actions to sheriff’s detectives, according to authorities.
Todd was immediately terminated following his arrest.
“I hope this sends a clear message – no one is above the law,“ Sheriff Kevin Turner said.
”When you take an oath to serve and protect, that comes with a responsibility to uphold the integrity of this profession. We will not tolerate any actions that compromise the safety and security of our facility or the trust of our community.”