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Protesters outside Fulton County Jail demand resignation of Sheriff Pat Labat

Protesters demand changes at Fulton County Jail

Protesters gathered outside the Fulton County Jail after several contract workers were arrested for smuggling drugs into the facility and called for the resignation of Sheriff Pat Labat.

FULTON COUNTY, Georgia. – A small group of protesters gathered outside the Fulton County Jail on Sunday demanding the resignation of Sheriff Pat Labat following the recent arrest of several prison contractors for smuggling $1 million worth of drugs into the facility.

Among those arrested on Friday were:

  • Anita Baker, 57, is charged with obtaining/procuring/giving a prepaid card, card account number or PIN to an inmate.
  • 18-year-old Devin Brown is accused of obtaining/providing a prepaid card, card account number or PIN to an inmate and conspiracy to commit a crime.
  • Markeisha Clark, 25, is charged with two counts of obtaining/obtaining/transferring a stored value card, card account number or PIN to an inmate.
  • Kimberly Floyd, 43, is charged with conspiracy to commit a crime.
  • Contrell Simpson, 41, is charged with conspiracy to commit a crime.
  • Brianna Smith, 27, is charged with obtaining/procuring/giving a stored value card, card account number or PIN to an inmate.

Anita Baker (Fulton County Sheriff's Office)

Arrest warrants have also been issued against several other people. Authorities are looking for:

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

In addition, two women were arrested and released on bail in connection with this investigation in late June and early July:

  • Aubree Cuna, 26, is charged with obtaining/providing a stored value card, card account number or PIN for an inmate and conspiracy to commit a crime.
  • Janiha Pazhedath, 24, is charged with obtaining/procuring/giving a prepaid card, card account number or PIN to an inmate.

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