— press release from Franklin County Sheriff Kent D. Winstead

(WIZS News has re-ordered the arrestee list as well as redacted some information from this press release.)

Arrests

On March 9, 2021,the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group arrested Tiffany Lynn Edwards, a former detention officer at the Franklin County Detention Center. Edwards was charged with supplying inmates at the Franklin County Detention Center with contraband (tobacco). In addition, detectives with the Special Operations Group also arrested Elizabeth McCray with Conspiring to Provide Contraband to an Inmate.

These arrests were part of an ongoing investigation involving inmates at the Franklin County Detention Center gaining access to prohibited and/or illegal items.

During the investigation, it was determined that Edwards had supplied inmates with tobacco products. Through the investigation it was also determined that McCray was involved in financing deals within the facilities to acquire marijuana edibles. Both of these items are considered contraband and are not allowed inside the detention center.

The investigation is ongoing.

Charges Include:

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Elizabeth McCray
33 years old
491 Stallings Road
Zebulon, NC 27597
Elizabeth McCray was charged with one (1) Count of Conspire to Provide Contraband to an Inmate.

Elizabeth McCray was released after posting a $20,000 secured bond.

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Tiffany Lynn Edwards
(redacted and picture withheld)

Tiffany Lynn Edwards was charged with one (1) Misdemeanor count of Providing Contraband to an Inmate.

Tiffany Lynn Edwards was released after posting a $1,000 secured bond.

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For more information concerning this investigation or to report drug activity in your neighborhood, please contact Sgt. Ken Pike at (919) 496-2186.