ST. GABRIEL, La. (KPEL-FM) – Four people were arrested Saturday after authorities say marijuana was brought onto the grounds of Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in Iberville Parish.
Who Was Arrested at Elayn Hunt
According to arrest records, the following individuals were arrested at the facility and booked into the Iberville Parish Jail for taking contraband onto prison grounds:
- Corey Kitts, 27
- Robert Wiley, 31
- Yolanda Jones, 45
- Michael Phipps, 61
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What Authorities Say Was Found
Authorities say marijuana was discovered on or near the grounds of the prison on Saturday, Feb. 7 and involved visitors or occupants of vehicles at the prison. Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi said the marijuana found could have been for personal use or an attempt to smuggle drugs inside the prison.
Sheriff Warns Visitors About Prison Property
“The message we want to get out is that if you have drugs or you have stuff that doesn’t need to be brought on the prison ground, you should not drive onto state property,” Stassi said.
Stassi said he is not surprised by the multiple arrests in a single day, as it highlights a bigger issue within security apparatus of the prison. New warden Travis Day has ongoing efforts to address contraband smuggling issues at the prison…