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Man breaks into Indiana prison to deliver drugs, barber kit and balding cream, police say

A 19-year-old allegedly smuggled THC, methamphetamine, 13 phones, and other contraband into Westville Correctional Facility in purported care packages, according to charging documents.

  • A teenager is accused of partly breaking into Westville Correctional Facility to deliver contraband, according to a charging document framing the incident as a delivery, not an escape.
  • According to the charging document, the care packages were intended for inmates and concealed THC and methamphetamine products.
  • Among listed contraband were 13 cellular devices, and the packages also reportedly included a barber kit, socks and underwear, plus Baby Don't Be Bald scalp cream.
  • Local reporting shows prosecutors have formalized criminal allegations in a charging document, and Bob Kasarda, local reporter, filed the account from Westville, Indiana to local public safety channels.
  • Local public safety newsletters amplified the case, signaling community concern as the alleged partial break-in raises Westville Correctional Facility security questions, local outlets reported with input from Bob Kasarda.
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Man breaks into Indiana prison to deliver drugs, barber kit and balding cream, police say

A 19-year-old is accused of breaking into a prison to deliver care packages that included THC and methamphetamine products, 13 cellular devices and Baby Don't Be Bald scalp cream.

·Helena, United States
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Helena Independent Record broke the news in Helena, United States on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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