Five people were charged after officers intercepted a package containing marijuana, tobacco and a cellphone being brought into the Warren County jail.[1] Four of those charged were already being held at the jail at 1000 Grove Street.[1] A fifth person who allegedly helped facilitate the scheme from outside the jail was also arrested.[1] Avante White, 18, was charged with conspiracy to introduce contraband into a correctional facility and possession of contraband in a correctional facility.[1] Three other people already in custody were charged with conspiracy to introduce contraband into a correctional facility.[1] Wanda Harrington, 52, was charged with conspiracy and given a $25,000 bond.[1]
Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said the incident occurred on November 5.[1] A citizen reported suspicious activity outside the jail that morning, and the package and its contents were recovered.[1] Investigators said the package containing contraband had been hung at a window of the jail.[2] White had been jailed on drive-by shooting and aggravated assault charges, and his bond increased from $200,000 to $400,000.[1] Isaiah Smith, 24, had been jailed on armed robbery, aggravated assault and felony firearm possession charges, and his bond is now $325,000.[1] Jamarius McDaniel, 25, had been jailed on charges of shooting into an occupied dwelling and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and his bond is $375,000.[1] Aaron Wynn Jr., 33, had been jailed on aggravated assault and arson charges, and his bond is now $150,000.[1]
Pace described Harrington as the mother of one of the people charged and said she helped facilitate the alleged scheme by communicating information over a cellphone.[1] All five suspects appeared before Warren County Justice Court Judge Walter Armstrong, who set their bonds.[2] Additional arrests are expected as the investigation continues.[1]
