Oklahoma detention officer accused of hiding drugs in burrito
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A detention officer with the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office was arrested Friday, marking the second detention officer arrest in a week. (FOX 23 News)
A detention officer with the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office was arrested Friday, marking the second detention officer arrest in a week.
According to the sheriff's office, Kevin Mayo was arrested for possession of contraband in a jail, conspiracy to commit a felony, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a schedule II drug and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Deputies say they questioned Mayo after receiving a tip that he may be bringing contraband into the jail.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}When they searched Mayo's backpack, deputies reportedly found more than four grams of marijuana, hydrocodone and two grams of meth wrapped in a burrito. They say they also found cell phone chargers in the backpack, rolling papers hidden in a pack of gum, lighters in his pocket and a cell phone in his sock.
They say Mayo initially denied knowing anything about the cell phone or drugs, but then told investigators he was bringing the phone to an inmate.