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Texas Women Charged After Drone-Flown Crow Decoys Drop Contraband at Louisiana Federal Prison

Investigators say the suspects admitted being paid $40,000 for the drop at an unidentified federal facility.

Overview

  • Grant Parish deputies intercepted plastic crow decoys delivered by a drone onto the grounds of a federal prison in central Louisiana.
  • Authorities identified the suspects as Melanie Jean Worthington, 38, of Joshua, Texas, and Kassy Marie Cole, 41, of Hurst, Texas.
  • Recovered items included methamphetamine, marijuana, synthetic marijuana, cellphones and tobacco.
  • Worthington is charged with taking contraband into a penal institution and possession of methamphetamine and marijuana with intent to distribute, while Cole faces the contraband count plus possession of methamphetamine and synthetic marijuana with intent to distribute.
  • Deputies reported Cole also had an outstanding warrant, and the Grant Parish Sheriff's Office released the case details and photos.