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Investigation into contraband being brought into Muscogee Co. Jail leads to deputy being jailed

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Investigation into contraband being brought into Muscogee Co. Jail leads to deputy being jailed
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  • Deputy Ryan Jones arrested April 1, 2025, after investigation found him bringing illegal contraband into Muscogee County Jail.
  • Jones faces 7 felony charges including oath violation, prohibited items to inmates, and drug possession with intent to distribute.

A months-long investigation into the allegations of contraband being brought into the Muscogee County Jail has led to the arrest of a deputy.

Image: Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office

The deputy, identified as Ryan (Khalil) Jones, was arrested after evidence was discovered by the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit showing him bringing illegal contraband to inmates inside the jail.

Deputy Jones was arrested by Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Investigators without incident on April 1, 2025.

Jones was booked into the Muscogee County Jail on 7 felony charges, including violation of oath of office, two counts of giving prohibited items to inmate, two counts of crossing the guard line, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.

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