Delmar man also allowed inmates to access prison computers
Delaware State Police have arrested a Correctional Officer on several charges that included smuggling teeth whitening strips in return for payments and allowing inmate access to prison computers.
The investigation began on Monday, June 4, when the Troop 4 Major Crimes Unit received information from the Department of Correction regarding 47-year-old Corey C. Davis of Delmar who was employed at the Sussex Correctional Institution, Georgetown.
An internal investigation conducted by the Department of Correction, led to the discovery of Davis communicating with family and friends of inmates while on duty between May 1, and June 4.
It was also learned that Davis was bringing in contraband to prisoners on his tier, troopers stated.
According to a release, Davis would make arrangements with the inmates’ family and friends to obtain items and then bring them into the prison for distribution.
The items including the whitening strips were coffee, sunflower seeds, workout supplements and food.
In exchange for these items, Davis would receive cash directly deposited by family and friends.
It was also discovered that Davis would allow inmates access the state’s computer when no other officers were around. Davis would also communicate with the inmates’ family members on the computer while the inmates were standing with him.
Davis is also accused of accessing the Delaware Automated Correctional System and obtaining information on inmates that he would distribute to family members.
Davis was arrested on Wednesday, June 6 and taken into custody at the Sussex Correctional Institution. He was charged with Receiving a Bribe (Felony), Misuse of Computer System Information, 2 counts of Prison Contraband with Intent to Deliver, and Official Misconduct with Unauthorized Exercise of Official Functions. Davis was arraigned and released on $8,000 unsecured bond.
