Najee Jackson, a former federal correctional officer at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle marijuana and cigarettes into the facility. He concealed these items in vacuum-sealed bags inside his protective vest while on duty. Jackson now faces a potential five-year prison sentence. His actions violated federal law and compromised the safety of correctional officers and inmates. The investigation was conducted by the DOJ Office of the Inspector General, reaffirming the commitment to hold accountable those who breach trust in correctional facilities.
Najee Jackson admitted in court to concealing vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana and cigarettes inside his Bureau of Prisons-issued protective vest in January 2025, while on duty at the Brooklyn facility.
Jackson now faces up to five years in federal prison for attempted provision of contraband in prison.
U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. stated that Jackson's actions undermined the safety and security of his fellow correctional officers and the inmates at MDC-Brooklyn.
DOJ-OIG Special Agent in Charge Ryan T. Geach emphasized that those who betray the trust and jeopardize safety will face consequences.
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