Woman charged with murder after allegedly smuggling an inmate drugs through a kiss during visitation

A lady who’s accused of smuggling drugs into a Tennessee jail is going through murder costs following the demise of an inmate, the Tennessee Department of Corrections introduced Tuesday. Rachal Dollard is charged with second-degree murder and introduction of contraband into a penal facility.

During a February go to, Dollard allegedly handed drugs to inmate Joshua Brown whereas the 2 have been kissing, the TDOC mentioned. Brown ended up swallowing a balloon pellet stuffed with a half-ounce of methamphetamine, and died at a native hospital, in keeping with TDOC.

Brown was serving an 11-year sentence on drug-related costs on the time, TDOC mentioned. Dollard is being held within the Hickman County jail.

“This incident points to the real dangers of introducing contraband into prisons and the consequences that follow,” mentioned David Imhof, TDOC Office of Investigations and Conduct director David Imhof mentioned in a assertion. “Our agency will pursue prosecution against any individual who threatens the safety and security of our staff, the men and women in our custody, and our facilities.”