Richmond County deputy fired after allegedly bringing contraband to jail

A Richmond County deputy was arrested and fired after allegedly bringing contraband into the Charles B. Webster Detention Center.

Deputy Demondre Mahoney is charged with giving convicts articles without consent of warden and violation of oath by a public officer, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division received information Sunday that Mahoney was involved with bringing contraband into the jail, according to the release. After an investigation, Mahoney was arrested and booked into the detention center.

Mahoney began his employment with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 9, 2021 and was assigned to road patrol, according to the release. He was terminated Monday.

The sheriff's office said it will not release any additional information at this time.

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