Travis Reese was arrested on contraband-related charges. Photo submitted by ADOC
Contraband seized at Ventress Correctional Facility. Photo submitted by ADOC
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On February 16, the Alabama Department of Corrections Law Enforcement Services Division, or LESD, and its K-9 teams thwarted two separate attempts at introducing contraband at Easterling and
Ventress Correctional facilities.
At approximately 8:30 p.m., K-9 officers received information regarding a possible trespasser attempting to introduce contraband at Easterling Correctional Facility in Clio, Ala.
The team immediately responded, located and detained suspect Kevin Harris. The following items of contraband were recovered: Marijuana, methamphetamine and cell phones.
Harris was arrested and charged with first-degree possession of marijuana, first-degree promoting prison contraband, trespassing, and trafficking methamphetamine. He was transported to the Barbour County Jail.
At approximately 10:15 p.m., K-9 officers received information regarding a possible trespasser attempting to introduce contraband at Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton, Ala.
K-9 units tracked, located and detained suspect Travis Reese. The following items of contraband were recovered: Marijuana, methamphetamine, cell phones, and knives.
Reese was arrested and charged with first- and second-degree promoting prison contraband, trespassing, trafficking methamphetamine, and trafficking marijuana. He was taken to the Barbour County Jail.
“The ADOC remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of its facilities and will continue to use all available resources to prevent the introduction of illegal contraband into its facilities,” said ADOC Commissioner John Q. Hamm.
Both LESD investigations are ongoing, and additional charges may be pending.
