A months-long investigation has led to the arrest of a Lake County, Ind. correctional officer for allegedly trafficking cellphones and possibly other contraband to inmates at Lake County Jail.
A months-long investigation has led to the arrest of a Lake County, Ind. correctional officer for allegedly trafficking cellphones and other contraband to inmates at Lake County Jail. John Hoch, 56, was arrested Friday after deputies obtained a warrant for his arrest, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Department. He's facing felony trafficking and official misconduct charges. Hoch was employed at the Lake County Jail for three and a half years, the department said.
"This kind of unlawful scheme represents a clear violation of the standards and ethics upheld at our facility by the men and women who work tirelessly to maintain the safety and security of inmates and employees," the sheriff's department said in a statement. "It’s important to emphasize that while this was an unfortunate situation, the case does not reflect poorly upon the dedication and professionalism demonstrated each day by the majority of our correctional staff.
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