(Michigan City, IN) - A correctional officer at Indiana State Prison was allegedly caught trying to smuggle marijuana to an inmate.

 

Robin Dinkins, 38, is charged with level 5 felony trafficking with an inmate. According to court documents, she reported for work at the prison in Michigan City on November 28th, and during a standard shakedown, the odor of marijuana was detected.

 

Two small packages wrapped in black tape were discovered after she complied with requests to remove her uniform and undergarments in a prison bathroom. Police said the marijuana weighed 54 grams, which is close to two ounces.

 

According to court documents, Dinkins said she “screwed up” and wanted to speak with a lawyer.

 

The Hammond woman could face anywhere from a one to six-year sentence.