In recent developments within the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), two corrections deputies have been indicted on charges of smuggling drugs into the county jail. The deputies, 30-year-old Joshua Williams and 31-year-old Lillie Pittman, face serious allegations that include bribery of a public servant, possession of contraband in a penal facility, and possession of marijuana with intent to sell and distribute.
Action News 5
reported that the two were employed as correctional deputies with the SCSO, though the organization has yet to confirm their current employment status.
According to court documents, the incident in question occurred on September 1, though the specifics of the case remain under wraps. What is known, however, is that a set bond of $40,000 has been declared for each defendant. Jail records revealed that Williams has met his bond, while it remains unclear if Pittman has done the same. As
WREG
reports, both individuals were arrested yesterday following their indictment.
Public transparency regarding the case is set to increase with an upcoming press conference scheduled for Tuesday at 4:00 p.m., to be held at the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy.
FOX13 Memphis
reports that both deputies were charged with multiple offenses, an announcement coinciding with the SCSO’s commitment to addressing the situation openly in the impending press event.
The investigation into this breach of trust and alleged criminal activity continues as the community awaits further details. The charges against Williams and Pittman highlight ongoing concerns about corruption and the introduction of illegal substances into penal institutions. As the press conference approaches, many look forward to gaining insight into the severity of the situation and the measures SCSO might undertake to prevent such occurrences in the future, while the forthcoming legal proceedings will determine the consequences that the deputies might face.
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