WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — An officer at the Virginia Peninsula Jail (VPRJ) has been charged for bringing contraband into the facility.
On Thursday, VPRJ Superintendent Colonel Witham announced that Darryl C. Johnson was charged with one count of misdemeanor delivery of articles to committed persons.
An investigation revealed that Johnson provided contraband to at least one inmate incarcerated at VPRJ. He faces up to a year in jail and/or a $2500 fine.
“It is extremely disappointing to discover that a sworn officer was providing contraband to an inmate,” said Witham. “Individuals who wear the VPRJ badge swear an oath to protect those committed to their custody and to protect their fellow officers serving alongside. As I have stated previously, these actions will never be condoned.”
The investigation is still underway .