By New York State Senator Joseph A. Griffo, R-C-Rome, 53rd District
Earlier this year, an individual allegedly brought dangerous contraband into Mohawk Correctional Facility.
This incident resulted in multiple correction officers reporting symptoms consistent with exposure to an unknown substance. They were transported for medical evaluation. Lab testing later revealed that this substance included cocaine, ketamine, PCP—or angel dust—and dangerous synthetic cannabinoids.
Following an investigation by state police, Shondrea C. Taylor, of Syracuse, was charged with introducing Dangerous Contraband into a Prison in the 1st Degree (Class D Felony); Promoting Prison Contraband in the 2nd Degree (Class A Misdemeanor); Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree; and Conspiracy in the 5th Degree.
Further investigation revealed that the materials were intended for delivery to an incarcerated individual.
Taylor didn’t show up for her initial court appearance. After finally being located by police and brought to court, she was released on her own recognizance due to flawed changes made to the state’s bail law supported by legislative majorities and governor.
Kathy Hochul
I warned about and did not support the so-called bail “reform” when it was first proposed and have introduced legislation to repeal it.
Additionally, I have continued to engage with DOCCS, NYSCOPBA and the Hochul administration about issues at the state’s correctional facilities and have offered solutions to address staffing and safety concerns, including repealing the HALT Act. Sadly, we have continued to see incidents such as the recent stabbing of two corrections officers at Mid-State.
Unfortunately, New York is under one-party control. The legislative majorities and governor aren’t receptive to truly undertaking the action and making the changes needed to enhance public safety and protect those working in the state’s prison system.
I will continue to fight for that change and hope you will, too, by letting the governor and majorities know that enough is enough.
You can find the contact for the governor and majority leadership below:
By New York State Senator Joseph A. Griffo, R-C-Rome, 53rd District
Earlier this year, an individual allegedly brought dangerous contraband into Mohawk Correctional Facility.
This incident resulted in multiple correction officers reporting symptoms consistent with exposure to an unknown substance. They were transported for medical evaluation. Lab testing later revealed that this substance included cocaine, ketamine, PCP—or angel dust—and dangerous synthetic cannabinoids.
Following an investigation by state police, Shondrea C. Taylor, of Syracuse, was charged with introducing Dangerous Contraband into a Prison in the 1st Degree (Class D Felony); Promoting Prison Contraband in the 2nd Degree (Class A Misdemeanor); Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree; and Conspiracy in the 5th Degree.
Further investigation revealed that the materials were intended for delivery to an incarcerated individual.
Taylor didn’t show up for her initial court appearance. After finally being located by police and brought to court, she was released on her own recognizance due to flawed changes made to the state’s bail law supported by legislative majorities and governor.
I warned about and did not support the so-called bail “reform” when it was first proposed and have introduced legislation to repeal it.
Additionally, I have continued to engage with DOCCS, NYSCOPBA and the Hochul administration about issues at the state’s correctional facilities and have offered solutions to address staffing and safety concerns, including repealing the HALT Act. Sadly, we have continued to see incidents such as the recent stabbing of two corrections officers at Mid-State.
Unfortunately, New York is under one-party control. The legislative majorities and governor aren’t receptive to truly undertaking the action and making the changes needed to enhance public safety and protect those working in the state’s prison system.
I will continue to fight for that change and hope you will, too, by letting the governor and majorities know that enough is enough.
You can find the contact for the governor and majority leadership below:
