A former detention officer accused of having an intimate relationship with an inmate has been arrested and charged, according to the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office.
Tammy Shannon was charged with violations of the civil rights of a person in custody, which is a 3rd-degree felony.
Shannon resigned from her position during the investigation on Nov. 11. She had been employed by the Sheriff’s Office since April 2008 and was the Food Service Manager for the Detention Center. She surrendered to the Hearne Police Department on Wednesday and was booked into jail. There is no bond amount set at this time.
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