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Investigation led to discovery of drugs found inside protein drinks at Walker County Jail

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Investigation led to discovery of drugs found inside protein drinks at Walker County Jail
Medical staff at the Walker County Jail helped stop contraband entering the jail recently.According to the Walker County Sheriff's Office, an investigation discovered illegal drugs being delivered into the county jail.The sheriff's office says protein drinks were being delivered to a particular inmate there in the jail, and after suspicions were raised by the medical staff, an investigator found methamphetamine, marijuana, suboxone, and a battery inside the drinks.The WCSO reported Janice Johnson, 60, of Sumiton, was arrested and charged.The sheriff's office said the inmate, Nicholas Rice, now faces additional charges in relation to the investigation.

Medical staff at the Walker County Jail helped stop contraband entering the jail recently.

According to the Walker County Sheriff's Office, an investigation discovered illegal drugs being delivered into the county jail.

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The sheriff's office says protein drinks were being delivered to a particular inmate there in the jail, and after suspicions were raised by the medical staff, an investigator found methamphetamine, marijuana, suboxone, and a battery inside the drinks.

The WCSO reported Janice Johnson, 60, of Sumiton, was arrested and charged.

The sheriff's office said the inmate, Nicholas Rice, now faces additional charges in relation to the investigation.