Michael J. Moore, the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, announced a stunning revelation as Curtis Drakes, 33, from Mitchell County, Georgia, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to provide contraband in prison on February 11, 2014.
The plea was entered before Honorable W. Louis Sands, U.S. District Court Judge, in Albany, Georgia. Drakes confessed that between April 15, 2013, and May 16, 2013, while employed as a Correctional Officer at the Mize Street Detention Facility in Pelham, he took bribes from inmates for cell phones, which are strictly prohibited items within prison walls.
Scheduled for sentencing on May 8, 2014, at 3:00 pm in Albany, Drakes faces a maximum of five years in prison. “When Mr. Drakes smuggled cell phones into a secure detention facility, he violated his oath and put the safety of guards, law enforcement officers, and potential witnesses at risk,” said U.S. Attorney Michael Moore.
The investigation was conducted by the United States Marshal Service and the Pelham Police Department, with Assistant United States Attorney Leah E. McEwen handling the prosecution for the Government. Any inquiries should be directed to Pamela Lightsey at (478) 621-2603.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the corruption that can permeate even within the walls of correctional facilities, highlighting the importance of integrity and accountability in law enforcement.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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