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A former Shelby County Division of Corrections officer has been sentenced to federal prison for smuggling contraband into the facility. Tamillian Young, 24, was caught with a package containing approximately 100 grams of marijuana, cigarettes, vape devices, and 18 Oxycodone pills on October 27, 2025. Young admitted to bringing the items for an inmate, betraying the public trust and jeopardizing the safety of the institution. The smuggling occurred at the Shelby County Division of Corrections, a facility that houses federal inmates.
Young’s actions undermine the integrity of the corrections system and compromise the safety of the facility. The sentence imposed by U.S. District Court Judge Brian C. Lea is intended to deter other corrupt behavior and restore the public’s faith in honest officers.
The U.S. Marshals Service and the FBI investigated the case, which highlights the importance of holding corrections officers to the highest standards of conduct. The sentence of 24 months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, reflects the seriousness of Young’s offense.
The case is a reminder that corruption within the corrections system will not be tolerated. As United States Attorney D. Michael Dunavant stated, ‘nobody is above the law.’ The sentence imposed on Young serves as a warning to other corrections officers who may be tempted to engage in similar behavior.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Public Corruption
- Defendant: Tennessee
- Location: TN
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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