2 charged with promoting contraband at Ventress Correctional Facility

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2 charged with promoting contraband at Ventress Correctional Facility
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Two people were arrested Wednesday after attempting to promote contraband at Ventress Correctional Facility, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections.

) - Two people were arrested Wednesday after attempting to promote contraband at Ventress Correctional Facility , according to the Alabama Department of Corrections. On Wednesday, the ADOC K9 and Narcotics Units noticed two people attempt to promote contraband at the facility.

It is unclear how they did so. Seized contraband included 17 cell phones and nearly 700 grams marijuana.Ariyana Cateera Edwards and Reco Dynell Harris Harris and Edwards were arrested in Alexander City by the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force for unrelated charges. They were transported to the Tallapoosa County Jail where Harris is being held on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, second degree possession of marijuana, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Edwards was later transported to the Barbour County Jail where she is being held on charges of first and second degree promoting prison contraband, and first degree possession of marijuana.Montgomery man faces kidnapping charge after alleged misunderstandingAlabama joins 20-state coalition aiming to overturn SCOTUS child rape death penalty ban

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