Three people behind bars are accused of bringing drugs into a Georgia state prison.
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It happened Thursday morning at Washington State Prison. It was the third time in a week that officers stopped a contraband drop, according to the sheriff’s office.
Authorities arrested Jamal Frazier, 28, of Lithonia; Lashundra Davis, 41, of Lithonia; and Chavis Poole, 25, of Macon.
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Deputies said all three were booked into the Washington County Jail and charged with trafficking with inmates, crossing hold lines, conspiracy to commit a crime, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of Schedule II drug (oxycodone) with intent to distribute and racketeering. (RICO).
“The criminal element must recognize that our efforts are serious and that we will continue to take action to stop this illegal activity,” said Sheriff Joel Cochran.
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