San Mateo County jail guards arrest probationer for alleged smuggling of drugs, phone

A man on probation was arrested at a San Mateo County jail facility on multiple charges after deputies said he attempted to smuggle drugs and a phone to an inmate behind bars.

According to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, 27-year-old Brian E. Siordia of San Jose entered the Maple Street Correctional Facility in Redwood City around 8 p.m. Tuesday and was trying to pay an inmate a visit.

Deputies said Siordia was on active felony probation and was incarcerated in San Mateo County. By law, people who are previously incarcerated must receive approval to enter the facility, which Siorida did not have…

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