Louisiana federal prison worker arrested for drug smuggling

Louisiana federal prison worker arrested for drug smuggling

COLFAX, La. (WNTZ) - A federal prison employee was arrested in Grant Parish after authorities said she tried to smuggle drugs into the facility. According to the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office, the arrest also led investigators to additional information about drug smuggling at the prison. The investigation remains ongoing. J’Alexis Alexander, 22, of Hessmer, was arrested on charges of possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute, possession o…