Former Baldwin County jailer arrested for selling contraband to inmates

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ga. — A former Baldwin County jailer has been arrested for selling contraband to inmates, according to Baldwin County Sheriff Bill Massee.

Tamayo Alexis Howard has been charged with trading with convicts without permission and violation of oath by a public officer. 

Howard is being held in another county as a precaution. He was taken into custody and booked on April 10. 

It is unclear at this time what type of contraband Howard was giving to inmates.

13WMAZ will provide additional information when it is made available. 

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