Correctional officer arrested for giving contraband to inmates
Posted/updated on: September 5, 2025 at 3:02 pm
CHEROKEE COUNTY – According to a press release from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s office, a former Cherokee County correctional officer has been arrested.
Kayley Garcia, 34 of Alto, had previously worked in the Cherokee County Jail from June 2025 until August 2025. During this time, it was discovered that she was bringing items of contraband to inmates while on duty. The investigation found that Garcia was providing tobacco products to inmates, as well as providing her personal cell phone to an inmate for his personal use.
Cherokee County Sheriff Brent Dickson said in the statement, “The integrity of the Cherokee County jail is of extreme importance. The actions of Garcia do not reflect the dedication and professionalism of people who serve our community every day. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s office will not tolerate misconduct, and we always hold ourselves accountable to the citizens we serve.”
Garcia was booked into the Cherokee county jail on three counts of Prohibited substance/Item in a correctional facility; all third-degree felonies.
