COLLINS, N.Y. (WKBW) — A member of the New York Army National Guard was arrested for attempting to smuggle contraband into the Collins Correctional Facility.
A Department of Corrections and Community Supervision spokesperson confirmed the arrest resulted from "an investigation by the DOCCS Office of Special Investigations."
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New York State police, who are assisting in the investigation, said 30-year-old Savian M. Maxwell of Brooklyn was taken into custody by DOCCS OSI investigators after an agency K9 alerted to both his vehicle and person during a security screening.
Investigators said a search resulted in the seizure of approximately 176.4 grams of marijuana and four cell phones.
Maxwell is facing the following charges:
- Two counts of first-degree promoting prison contraband
- One count of official misconduct
- One count of third-degree bribe receiving
- One count of second-degree attempted promoting prison contraband
Police said Maxwell was processed at SP Collins and arraigned in Town of Collins Court. He was remanded to the Erie County Holding Center on $10,000 cash bail. A felony hearing is scheduled for August 5.
The National Guard has been assisting corrections officers across the state after strikes by corrections officers earlier this year. A few thousand officers quit or were fired for not returning to work at the end of the strike.
The investigation into this is ongoing.
"DOCCS does not tolerate the introduction of contraband into our facilities, and we will ensure that anyone who attempts to do so is held accountable to the fullest extent of the law."
