Sheriff’s Office Correctional Officers Confiscate Pills at Jail
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Mar 17, 2022, 0 Comments
Courtesy Eddie Zavala,
Laredo, TX (Webb County) – In two separate incidents between Sunday and Monday, Webb County Sheriff’s Office correctional officers intercepted 11 pills, confirmed as Xanax, intended to make its way into the Webb County Jail.
In the first incident, reported Sunday, correctional officers discovered on Jose Armando Sandoval, 27, a clear plastic baggie containing eight Xanax pills hidden in one of his socks. Sandoval was initially brought in to the jail by Laredo Police on assault family violence charges.
He was additionally charged with prohibited substance in a correctional facility. Sandoval was remanded to the Webb County Jail in lieu of a $25,000 bond.
During the second incident, reported Monday, correctional officers discovered on Chloe Janelle Sims, 20, a plastic baggie containing three Xanax pills hidden in her wallet. Laredo Police initially brought her in on theft charges and was additionally charged with prohibited substance in a correctional facility. She was sent to the Webb County Jail without bond.
Sheriff Martin Cuellar said the correctional officers’ willingness to go the extra mile to ensure the safety of all inmates was evident in their quick reaction during the incidents.
“These are situations that could have gone bad had our officers not reacted quickly and efficiently. Our officers are trained to handle situations such as these and it showed during these occurrences,” said Sheriff Cuellar. “The trainings to which they are sent is continuing to pay strong dividends.”
