Correction Officer Arrested After K9 Finds Illegal Drugs in Fishkill

A correction officer at a New York prison is facing charges after he allegedly attempted to bring illegal drugs into the facility where he worked in the Hudson Valley.

Most of us know that becoming a correction officer can be a big career move. When done right, it can lead to years of steady work and a nice retirement. If you know a correction officer, you already know that the job comes with a lot of responsibility and stress. It also comes with the expectation that officers follow the rules and keep illegal contraband out of the prison.

Unfortunately, one officer is accused of doing just the opposite and was recently arrested in Fishkill, NY.

Fishkill Correctional Facility

Correction Officer Allegedly Caught With Drugs at Fishkill Correctional Facility

According to the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office Crime Watch page, 29-year-old Miguel Andres Tapia was arrested on October 14 after a K9 discovered illegal drugs in his possession at Fishkill Correctional Facility in Fishkill.

While correction officers are responsible for maintaining order and security inside prisons, Tapia now finds himself on the other side of the law.

Arrested and Charged

Tapia is charged with Promoting Prison Contraband in the First Degree, a felony, and Official Misconduct, a misdemeanor.

Promoting prison contraband in the first degree is a serious charge involving prohibited items inside a correctional facility. Authorities have not released additional details about the type or quantity of drugs allegedly found in Tapia's possession.

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It's also unclear whether the alleged drugs were intended for anyone inside the facility located at 18 Strack Drive, in Beacon, NY. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details could be released as the case moves forward. We will update this article when more information is available.

If there has been a change to this information, such as charges being dropped or dismissed, please email me at CJ@HudsonValleyCountry.com to make the necessary change.