Two Yates County Jail inmates are facing drug and contraband charges

Two Yates County Jail inmates have been indicted on multiple charges related to drugs and contraband from the jail following an investigation by the Yates County Sheriff’s Office.

Shakur E. Allen, 27, and Walter H. Bennett, 34, were charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, first-degree promoting prison contraband and conspiracy to fourth degree, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

The charges stem from a recent investigation into prison contraband.

The indictment led to the arraignment of both men, who were booked into the Yates County Jail pending further court proceedings.

No further details were provided regarding the nature or amount of contraband involved in the case.

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