2 Charged With Using Child To Pass Drugs At Jail Visit: Sheriff

RIVERHEAD, NY — Two people were charged after a visitor to the jail and an inmate used a 6-year-old child to pass drugs and contraband during a visit, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon said.

Toulon, Jr. and Suffolk County Sheriff Office investigators from the criminal investigations said the charges come after internal security for the sheriff's office investigated a promoting prison contraband attempt between incarcerated individual Kadeem Lewis and visitor Shanita Limehouse, Toulon said.

During a visit at the Riverhead Facility on January 14, sheriff’s office Investigators saw visitor Limehouse using a 6-year-old child to transfer contraband to Lewis, Toulon said.

After an interrogation and search of Lewis, K2 spice and matches were discovered, Toulon said.

On March 2, Lewis was charged with first-degree promoting prison contraband, fifth-degree conspiracy, and endangering the welfare of a child, Toulon said.

On March 9, Limehouse was arrested and charged with first-degree promoting prison contraband, fifth-degree conspiracy; and endangering the welfare of a child, Toulon said.

Child Protective Services was also notified of the incident, Toulon said.

“With this arrest, our officers were not only able to stop contraband from entering our facility, they also protected the welfare of an innocent child who was exploited to commit this crime," Toulon said. Drugs inside the jail are worth ten times what they are on the streets — making them even more dangerous and more likely to cause violent fights and medical emergencies. I commend our Investigators for their diligent work and dedication in keeping the staff and population of the Suffolk County Correctional Facilities safe.”