TEXARKANA, Texas -- A correctional officer has been arrested after allegedly trying to sneak marijuana and tobacco to inmates at Bowie County Detention Center.
Calyn Grace Parker, 21, is charged with attempted delivery of a prohibited substance or item in a correctional facility. She was arrested during a routine search as she reported for duty about 7 p.m. Sunday.
All jail employees are subject to search as they enter the facility, Bowie County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
"Parker had concealed tobacco and approximately 58.7 grams of suspected marijuana inside of her uniform pants. She also had two cellular phones in her vehicle that were suspected to be provided to inmates as well," the news release states.
Parker was booked into Bi-State Detention Center. Bail had not been set by Tuesday afternoon.