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Two Ex-Corrections Officers, Former Inmate Charged in SCI Fayette Drug Smuggling Case

Prosecutors describe a pipeline using mailed drug-soaked papers plus app payments to move K2, Suboxone into the prison.

Overview

  • The case, announced Monday by the state attorney general, saw Beau Angelo and Charity Thompson turn themselves in for arraignment with $50,000 unsecured bail each.
  • Prosecutors charged the pair and former inmate Vadol Lewis with corrupt organizations, conspiracy, contraband, and delivery of a controlled substance.
  • Investigators say the officers brought in K2, a synthetic cannabinoid, and Suboxone, a medication for opioid use disorder, after shipments tied to Lewis arrived and CashApp payments followed.
  • A criminal complaint describes admissions from both officers, details papers soaked in K2, and links the orders to Lewis’ credit card along with his calls and emails about contraband.
  • Both officers no longer work for the state prison system, Lewis remains jailed in Allegheny County on unrelated charges, and the investigation is ongoing.