She Gives New Meaning to ‘Minnesota Mule’: Prison Guard Smuggles Meth to Inmate
A Minnesota prison guard faces charges for allegedly attempting to smuggle meth and anti-depressants to an inmate, prosecutors say. 🌐 #News #RiceCountyMN #Minnesota #Crime
RICE COUNTY, MN – The prison gym echoed with the quiet shuffle of inmates as investigators watched, waiting. A plot that could have introduced dangerous drugs into a Minnesota state prison had been uncovered. The air was tense, filled with the possibility of a disastrous exchange – not to mention a significant breach of security – but investigators were ready.
Prosecutors say 43-year-old Lindsey Melissa Adams, of Farmington, Minnesota, was caught just moments before she could deliver the drugs to an inmate.
Adams was working as a state prison guard but is now facing serious charges after being accused of smuggling methamphetamine and pills into the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) in Faribault. The wanna-be mule was caught in the act thanks to a joint effort between the Department of Corrections’ special investigation unit and Faribault police.
Drugs Nearly Made It Inside the Prison
On September 3, investigators discovered Adams’ plan to deliver drugs to an inmate around 2:30 p.m. in the prison gym. Authorities say they’ve got surveillance footage of Adams making an exchange with the inmate.
While the inmate was immediately detained, Adams was taken for questioning by prison supervisors. During the initial interrogation, Adams denied involvement, claiming she had never smuggled drugs into the facility.
However, after further questioning, she changed her story, explaining that an unknown man had approached her days before at a local convenience store, asking her “to do stuff” for some extra cash.
Methamphetamine Found in Adams’ Possession
As the investigation unfolded, Adams admitted to having more than 100 anti-depressant pills and nearly half an ounce of a substance that felt like “rocks” in her pockets. Though she denied handing the drugs over to the inmate, tests confirmed that the substance was methamphetamine.
Investigators later found messages on Adams’ phone revealing that she had coordinated the drug delivery with a contact referred to as “G.”
According to investigators, Adams had been instructed to bring the drugs to the inmate. Despite her initial denials, authorities say the evidence is clear: Adams had intended to deliver the pills, and possibly the meth, to be sold inside the prison.
Adams now faces charges of third-degree possession of methamphetamine and introducing contraband into a state correctional facility. A bail hearing is set for this morning. We’ll watch this case as it continues to develop.
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