On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, law enforcement officers served seven felony arrest warrants related to an alleged conspiracy among correctional staff and others to introduce contraband into the Barry B. Telford Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).
The arrests were made in connection with an ongoing investigation being conducted by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, with the assistance of other state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Texas Board of Criminal Justice Chairman Eric Nichols said, “Corruption is not and will not be tolerated in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.” He said, “We appreciate the hard work of the OIG team and our outstanding law enforcement partners in pursuing this investigation into introduction of contraband into our state prison system.”
The following TDCJ correctional officers were arrested on warrants as issued in Bowie County:
- Telford Unit Correctional Officers Mondraesha Quanee Davis, Joshua Demond, David Johnson, Alexis Michelle Gregory, and Catherine Rene Davis all face charges of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity.
- Correctional Captain Jessica Nichole Ricks and Correctional Sergeant Kimberly Renee Edwards also face charges of Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity.
- Correctional Officer Brittanee Wade faces multiple felony charges for Bribery, Prohibited Item/Substance in a Correctional Facility, and Possession of Marijuana.
