Fulton County prison fraud investigation leads to arrests

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office Jail Investigation Unit made several arrests early Friday morning as part of two ongoing, related investigations that began in June.

Six people have been arrested and five others are wanted in the fraud investigation that uncovered more than $1 million in transactions that facilitated criminal activity inside the prison. Investigators say contraband was involved, including drugs, cell phones and other electronic devices.

Markeisha Clark's arrest for identity theft in June sparked a fraud investigation involving current inmates, their family and friends outside of prison. Clark was free on bail when she was arrested on August 23.

The investigation revealed the involvement of at least four suspects who were charged with conspiracy to commit a crime by providing inmates with prepaid cards, card account numbers or PINs. The investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.

“Our investigators are committed to combating crime inside and outside the prison walls. This was a complex case that took months of investigation by our dedicated team,” said Sheriff Pat Labat. “The arrests of these men and women will undoubtedly interrupt their criminal activities. We will continue to pursue those who enable criminal activity inside the prison.”

The suspects arrested on Friday included:

• Anita Baker, 57, charged with: one count of obtaining/procuring/delivering a stored value card, card account number or PIN to an inmate.
• Devin Brown, 18 years old, charged with: one count of obtaining/providing/delivering a stored value card, card account number or PIN to an inmate; one count of conspiracy to commit a crime.
• Markeisha Clark, 25, charged with two counts of obtaining/providing/delivering a prepaid card, card account number or PIN to an inmate.
• Kimberly Floyd, 43, charged with: conspiracy to commit a crime.
• Contrell Simpson, 41, charged with: conspiracy to commit a crime.
• Brianna Smith, 27, charged with: one count of obtaining/obtaining/delivering a stored value card, card account number or PIN to an inmate.

Arrest warrants are still outstanding against the following persons:

• Dajaiah Jackson, 26, charged with: six counts of obtaining/procuring/delivering a stored value card, card account number or PIN to an inmate.
• Mayke Jones, 25, charged with: one count of obtaining/procuring/delivering a stored value card, card account number or PIN to an inmate.
• Jo Lisa Moss, 24, charged with two counts of obtaining/procuring/delivering a stored value card, card account number or PIN to an inmate.
• Amere Smith, 19, charged with: one count of obtaining/obtaining/delivering a stored value card, card account number or PIN to an inmate.
• Tiambra Smith, 26, charged with: four counts of obtaining/procuring/delivering a stored value card, card account number or PIN to an inmate; one count of conspiracy to commit a crime.

In connection with this investigation, two women were arrested at the end of June/beginning of July and released on bail:

• Aubree Cuna, 26, charged with: one count of obtaining/providing/delivering a stored value card, card account number or PIN to an inmate; one count of conspiracy to commit a crime.
• Janiha Pazhedath, 24, charged with: one count of obtaining/procuring/delivering a prepaid card, card account number or PIN to an inmate.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspects for whom warrants are outstanding can call (404) 861-4859 or email [email protected].