Posted on 01/16/2016 6:14:19 PM PST by bgill
A jury convicted a man of 31 offenses Friday for plotting to fly illegal drugs, a cellphone and other contraband aboard a drone into a maximum-security state prison.
Thaddeus C. Shortz, 25, of Knoxville, could face more than 50 years in prison for crimes that include contraband, drug, conspiracy and firearm convictions. His sentencing wasn’t scheduled.
The Allegany County Circuit Court jury deliberated about two hours and 15 minutes after two days of testimony. The panel of eight men and four women convicted Shortz on all but four of the charged offenses. He was acquitted on two counts each of intending to distribute drugs within 1,000 feet of a school — there is a vocational school near the prison — and knowingly engaging in a financial transaction involving proceeds from illegal drug sales.
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A cell phone for a prison - LOL!
Enterprising fellow, that one.
Maryland “Freak State” PING!
“A cell phone for a prison - LOL!”
Cell phones are a hot commodity on the inside. Unmonitored communications with their gang friends to help run their criminal enterprises. Quite often it’s the guards who are bribed to sneak them inside.
Catch me if you can ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLs8JL15OSY&list=PLj8kmZ6kpXqhkZuFD2qZozG8H6Myc94Lm&index=4
Lights make it easier to target in the dark.
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