NJ jail guard charged in contraband smuggling scheme

Prosecutors have accused six people total of taking part in a scheme to bring contraband into South Woods State Prison in exchange for money.

By: Benjamin Leynse

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: June 23, 2026

Words: 361

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A senior New Jersey corrections officer and five others have been charged in connection with an alleged contraband smuggling scheme at South Woods State Prison in Bridgeton, according to the New Jersey Department of Corrections.

The officer, Kenneth Stinson, 39, of Penns Grove, was charged earlier this month with third-degree money laundering and introduction of contraband following an investigation that began in September 2024. Officials say Stinson conspired with several former and current …

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