Ex-detention officer accused of trying to smuggle drugs into Georgia jail

SUMTER COUNTY, Ga. — A former Georgia detention officer was arrested after deputies said she tried to smuggle drugs into a jail.

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The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested Yakeema Shantrell Mercer on Monday.

Officials said the arrest comes from Mercer’s role in an attempt to smuggle illegal drugs into the jail.

After an investigation, Mercer and two other people were identified and charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, items prohibited by inmates and identity fraud.

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Mercer turned herself in and was released on bond.

The sheriff’s office said, one of Mercer’s accomplices, Camry Kemarurius May was being held at the Sumter County jail on murder charges. He was transferred to another jail.

The third suspect, Quintavious Lamontae Williams who is currently on probation is still on the run.

Sumter County authorities said they believe Williams will be in custody soon.

“This type of behavior will not be tolerated,” Sheriff Eric D. Bryant said.

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