INEZ, Ky. — A Lexington woman has been indicted in Martin County after being accused of smuggling drugs into the federal prison during visiting hours by hiding them in her 10-year-old daughter’s pocket.
Shakaree Carter, 35, is charged with unlawful transaction with a minor, promoting contraband and possession of marijuana. The incident in question happened in April, but Carter was not indicted until July and not arrested on the indictment warrant until Monday.
Court records indicate Carter went to the prison with her daughter to visit Anthony King, and prison staff were keeping an eye on her because they thought she had been acting suspiciously. While the staff watched, the child stood close to King and he reached into her pocket, took something out and placed it in his mouth, trying to shield his actions with the child’s body.
Prison staff intervened and learned that the object was a rubber glove containing 15 Suboxone strips…