ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — A former Rockingham County detention officer is accused of bringing vapes inside of a detention facility.
According to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, a 34-year-old Eden is facing charges of bringing contraband into a detention facility.
Investigators said the former employee was hired almost three months ago as a detention officer with the Rockingham County Detention Center and was working as an officer when he brought the vapes in.
Officials said Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page requested the SBI investigate the allegations once it was brought to his attention.
He is no longer employed by the Rockingham County Detention Facility, according to investigators.
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