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Ex-Danville Jail Employee Guilty of Stealing Inmates’ Mail
A former corrections officer at the Danville Adult Detention Center has admitted to stealing mail addressed to inmates at the facility. Ezra Lamont Price, 33, of Danville, waived his right to be indicted and pled guilty to an Information that charged him with one count of theft of mail.
According to court documents, during an undercover investigation by the United States Postal Service-Office on the Inspector General, several pieces of mail containing gift cards were sent to prisoners at the Danville Adult Detention Center. Those gift cards were diverted by Price and used at local businesses.
Price admitted to taking mail intended for inmates and opening it to take items of value, including cash, money orders, and gift cards. The investigation was conducted by the United States Postal Service-Office of the Inspector General, the United States Postal Inspection Service, and the Danville City Police Department.
Assistant United States Attorney Laura Rottenborn will prosecute the case for the United States. At sentencing, Price faces up to five years in federal prison and/or a fine of up to $250,000.
The case highlights the need for vigilance in preventing corruption within correctional facilities. As a corrections officer, Price had a responsibility to protect the rights and safety of inmates, not exploit them for personal gain.
The guilty plea is a significant step in holding Price accountable for his actions. The community is entitled to expect honesty and integrity from those in positions of trust, and this case serves as a reminder that corruption will not be tolerated.
Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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