Ohio Prisons' Drug Crisis: Staff Smuggling, Inmate Suffering
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Ohio prisons grapple with a severe drug crisis, where staff and vendors smuggle in drugs like K2-soaked paper with minimal criminal consequences. A yearlong investigation revealed that workers suspected of smuggling often resign or get fired, while inmates face harsh penalties. The summary highlights a teacher at a Dayton womens prison who had a history of trafficking but was hired to teach HVAC. He was later caught dealing drugs and sexually assaulting inmates. The crisis has led to nearly 20,000 drug tickets, spiking violence, overdoses, and deaths. Families send cash via apps to dealers, fueling a multimillion-dollar economy. Prisons struggle with poor tracking and underreporting of fired staff. Governor Mike DeWine acknowledges the issue, and lawmakers push for tougher smuggling penalties.
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