Hamblen County, TN (WOKI) A Hamblen County correctional officer is charged and arrested Monday, July 17 for bringing drugs into the Hamblen County Jail.
Hamblen County Sheriff’s Office officials say 27 year-old Chasity Merritt, a new-hire at the jail, was caught bringing 14.6 grams of methamphetamine, hydrocodone pills and other drug paraphernalia into the facility. Officers also found a loaded .38 caliber handgun and more drugs in her car.
“I hold my employees to a higher standard and no one is above the law,” said Sheriff Chad Mullins. “If any of my folks are found to have made a conscious decision to break the law, they will be fired, charged and jailed.”
Merritt is facing several drug charges and firearm use in association with dangerous felonies. She was released on bond.
