Former Florida Detention Officer Pleads Guilty to Bribery Charge
A former corrections officer at the Citrus County Detention Facility in Florida has pleaded guilty to accepting a $4,000 bribe to smuggle a cell phone to an inmate.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 21, 2026 —
A former corrections officer employed at the Citrus County Detention Facility in Florida has entered a guilty plea in connection with accepting a bribe. The officer is accused of taking $4,000 to facilitate the smuggling of a cell phone to an inmate housed within the facility.
The details surrounding the acceptance of the bribe and the subsequent plea were not immediately available. The Citrus County Detention Facility is responsible for the care and custody of individuals awaiting trial or serving sentences in Citrus County, Florida. The smuggling of contraband, including cell phones, into correctional facilities is a serious offense that can compromise security and operational integrity.
The specific date of the offense and the date of the guilty plea were not provided in the available information. Further details regarding the investigation, the arrest, and the legal proceedings are expected to emerge as the case progresses.
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