LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) -A Nevada Department of Corrections officer was arrested for allegedly smuggling cellphones into prison, according to the department.
LaWayne Hardiman was booked into Clark County Detention Center on suspicion of two counts of bribery of a public official and six counts of attempt to furnish a cell phone to a state prisoner.
NDOC Director James Dzurenda said the arrest was part of a statewide initiative “to crack down on contraband” in prisons.
“We applaud our staff’s commitment to remaining vigilant in upholding security measures and reporting suspicious activity,” Dzurenda said.
Hardiman was arrested by the Office of the Inspector General and booked into CCDC. FOX5 has requested additional documents regarding the arrest.
Hardiman was hired by NDOC as a correctional officer trainee in Dec. 2020, resigned in Feb. 2022 and was reinstated on Oct. 16, 2023 with a one-year probationary period, according to NDOC. NDOC said his employment was terminated Tuesday.
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