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MEDIA CONTACT

Major John Bean

Office: (870) 541-5351 / Cell (870) 329-5638

Email: john.bean@jefffcoso.org

TWO PERSONS ARRESTED AFTER ATTEMPTING TO SMUGGLE CONTRABAND INTO ADULT JAIL:  Jefferson County, Arkansas - December 8, 2023 - Two individuals have been arrested after an investigation of attempts to smuggle contraband into the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center. 

Investigators with the Tri-County Drug Task Force and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) Criminal Investigation Division conducted an investigation into attempts, by two separate individuals, on more than one occasion, to smuggle contraband into the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center. During this investigation Yasmine Dunlap (27) and Andrew Harris (43) were identified as the suspects and taken into custody on December 7, 2023.

On December 8, 2023, both individuals were brought to court for a probable cause hearing where probable cause was found for the charge of A.C.A. 5-54-119; Furnishing Prohibited Articles. Both were assessed a $10,000 secured bond. Both are being held in the W.C. "Dub" Brassell Adult Detention Center.  

"This arrest, like others in the past, speaks to our commitment to the public in pursuing charges against those who threaten the security of our detention facilities. We have a zero-tolerance policy against contraband, and we will seek the maximum penalty possible for those who choose to ignore it and violate the law. The JCSO remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in the operation of our detention center and will continue to take decisive action against any violations of our policies or the law" Sheriff Woods said.

We are very proud of our investigators who devote many hours and much effort into solving crimes which occur in our jurisdiction as well as seeking to bring justice to those who commit such crimes. Their dedication to duty is not only appreciated but vital to serving the citizens of Jefferson County.