Former Vacaville correctional officer charged with smuggling weapons and taking bribes

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a former Solano State Prison in Vacaville correctional officer has been arrested and charged for allegedly smuggling weapons into the prison and taking bribes. 

The suspect — who isn’t being named yet — was indicted on four felony charges, including conspiracy to smuggle weapons and other contraband into a penal institution, attempting to bring a deadly weapon into a penal institution, and receiving bribes.