Contraband Arrest at Hays State Prison

As of July 2010, The GDC Office of Professional Standards, in conjunction with local & federal law enforcement partners, have investigated or arrested approximately 1,599 staff and civilians for introducing contraband into prisons throughout the state.

On November 13 at Hays State Prison, Visitor Rachel Stubbs arrived to the facility for visitation but failed to clear the metal detector. A search found earbuds and sheets of paper soaked in synthetic marijuana and methamphetamine. Visitor Stubbs was arrested and transported to the Chattanooga County Jail.